Barista - North Slope, AK

DUS Website•North Slope, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dependable and customer-focused Barista to join our hospitality team at a remote camp on Alaska's North Slope. This position is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee beverages, specialty drinks, snacks, and retail food items while maintaining exceptional customer service standards and strict food safety and sanitation practices. Coffee shop operations are structured as camp-based coffee kiosks or café-style service areas. Baristas operate within a counter-service retail environment utilizing point-of-sale systems and inventory controls while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and quality in all guest interactions. The ideal candidate has prior barista and retail experience, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented remote camp environment.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age
Alaska Food Handler Card
Previous experience using commercial grade equipment in coffee shop operations.
Basic understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
Ability to operate retail or point-of-sale systems.
Able to proficiently speak, read, understand and write English
Reliable access to a smartphone capable of running apps for scheduling, timekeeping (clocking in/out), shift communications, and time-off requests.
Must be able to pass the Company’s pre-employment screening process, including drug screen, criminal background investigation, and post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating point-of-sale systems.
Previous remote camp or remote-site experience.
Experience handling cash transactions and inventory controls.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, smoothies, and other specialty drinks according to established recipes and quality standards.
Provide courteous, professional, and efficient customer service to all guests and camp residents.
Operate point-of-sale systems and accurately process sales transactions.
Maintain product displays, beverage stations, and retail areas in a clean and organized manner.
Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to supervisors.
Stock, rotate, and label products in accordance with food safety requirements.
Maintain sanitation standards for equipment, counters, beverage stations, and food preparation areas.
Prepare grab-and-go items, and light food offerings as assigned.
Track sales, waste, and inventory usage utilizing established procedures.
Support special events, catering requests, and client functions as required.
Assist with receiving, stocking, and organizing deliveries.
Promote and maintain a safe work environment by following DUS safety policies and wearing required PPE.
Adapt to changing camp populations and operational requirements.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness in a safe manner.
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
Willingness to work at various locations as required.