Barista at Good Press

21c Museum Hotels•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

The Barista at Good Press is an engaging and enthusiastic ambassador for the restaurant and hotel. The role involves recommending menu and gift shop items based on guest cues, preparing coffee and tea drinks, and providing cheerful, efficient food and beverage service. The Barista is expected to work accurately, prioritize effectively, and exceed guest expectations while supporting restaurant and gift shop operations. The position reports to the Restaurant Managers and Director of Food & Beverage. It requires flexible availability, including nights and weekends, and involves standing and walking for extended periods, carrying a full-service tray, and lifting at least 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Responsible, dependable, and punctual.
Basic math skills.
Strong communication skills.
Clean and professional appearance.
Enthusiasm for 21c.
Must pass a background check.
Able to carry a full-service tray comfortably, stand and walk for long periods, and lift at least 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a breakfast restaurant, coffee shop, or retail shop.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and ready for scheduled shifts, and follow all steps of service.
Know drink names, ingredients, preparation methods, appropriate glassware, and garnishes.
Speak confidently and enthusiastically about gift shop items; prepare menu coffee and tea drinks with care.
Recommend and sell menu and gift shop items to increase overall sales.
Serve beverages and food cheerfully and efficiently, and run room service to hotel guests as needed.
Keep service and cash wrap stations stocked; complete daily inventory and communicate changes to servers and managers.
Use the POS accurately to enter orders, accept payment, and close checks; provide an accurate report of income received during the shift.
Label, stock, and merchandise gift shop items.
Complete posted opening and closing duties and side work.
Maintain a positive, friendly attitude with teammates and guests, and keep the gift shop and restaurant service area clean and orderly.
Follow proper sanitation guidelines and assist with tasks assigned by a supervisor or manager.
Verify that guests are at least 21 when purchasing beverages containing alcohol and sell beverages responsibly with customers’ best interests in mind.