Barista

SSA Group, LLC • Sioux Falls, SD

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our F&B Team at the Great Plains Zoo! Be part of a fast-paced, guest-focused environment where coffee, hospitality, and fun come together. Our baristas help create memorable experiences for guests of all ages by delivering exceptional service, preparing quality beverages, and maintaining a welcoming cafe atmosphere that enhances every zoo visit.
Our standard hours of operation are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional extended hours for special events. Team member schedules will generally align with zoo operating hours; however, shifts may vary based on operational needs. Weekend availability is required.

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized.
• Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment.
• Ideal candidate is a team player, personable, professional, upbeat and energetic, and takes initiative.
• Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Barista experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, tea and other beverages as well as any food items according to shop standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of coffee and espresso machines.
• Perform opening and closing responsibilities and prep as necessary to ensure efficient service.
• Live out 452 Hospitality by delivering warm, welcoming, and memorable experiences for every guest and client.
• Meets daily quick service, food service, safety and quality, availability, merchandising and guest service standards.
• Participates in safety logs including food temperatures, rotation and waste as necessary.
• Ensures proper uniform, hygiene, hand-washing and glove use with self.
• Maintains a SSAfe work environment by abiding to all SSAFETY rules.
• Actively helps to support operation in assigned role, supporting holes as necessary.
• Actively and efficiently responds to guest and client feedback, with report to the supervisor to ensure that any potential complaints are mitigate against further occurrence.
• Communicates up to the Supervisor and/or Food Operations Manager in regard to any issues seen with daily service or quality.
• Remains knowledgeable of all menu items, prices and specials for sharing with guests.
• Perform other tasks as deemed necessary.
• Maintains a clean, safe and organized work environment.
• Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures.
• Responsibly geared towards presenting a clean and welcome experience for guests through upholding sanitation requirements.
• Promote an inclusive & supportive approach within the Brand team, with networking continuing at all units.
• Focuses on removing barriers and empowering growth and opportunity for team members at all levels.
• Leads by example through Sustainability/Conservation efforts; displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary.
• Engages with SSA/Unit in driving community effort through engagement activities and focus. On opportunities of giving back.

Benefits

• Eligible for overtime pay.
• On-Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday.
• Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations.
• Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods).
• Tuition Discount through Partnership College.
• Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave
• Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day.
• Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed