Barista -Natura Cafe New York

Tao Group Hospitality•New York, NY

14h

About The Position

Makes all standard/specialty coffee and tea beverages for the dining room, cocktail lounge, and bar. Interacts with the venue guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to ensure gracious hospitality.

Requirements

Minimum 1-year previous food & beverage experience required
Minimum 1-year previous barista experience required
Ability to write, read, and verbally communicate
Must have good positive energy throughout the day
Must be able to print legibly for Team Members, management, and guests to read
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to move quickly
Must be able to push and lift up to 75 lbs. with or without assistance
Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance adhering to Company standards
Must be effective as part of a team; ability to interact with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers in a professional, courteous manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a fast casual/high-volume restaurant/nightclub/lounge preferred

Responsibilities

Anticipate and accommodate the needs of the guests
Maintain the general cleanliness and sanitation of the coffee station and entire venue
Communicates the needs of the guests to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs
Prepare and deliver coffee/tea orders, when required, to tables/bar in a timely manner, and to the correct guests
Possesses in-depth knowledge of the coffee and tea menus, and the ability to execute them to company standards
Clears any dirty service items from the table after delivering coffee/tea orders
Helps ensure guest satisfaction through active participation in service
Follow supervisor’s instructions, communicate with and support co-workers while being a team player
Complies with Department of Health and company sanitation standards
Properly sets-up coffee stations, performs side-work and other opening/closing procedures as directed by management, including:
Responsible for making sure that all perishable items (i.e., milk) have not expired and if they are promptly discarding them, alert management of the waste
Stocks coffee stations with all prescribed supplies
Completes opening duties as assigned or directed
Completes closing duties as assigned or directed
Reports all breakage, and damage of equipment or furniture immediately to management
Attends and participates in daily pre-service meetings
Attends and participates in any training sessions or departmental meetings
Learn by listening, observing other team members, and sharing knowledge while leading by example.
Portrays a positive and professional attitude
Demonstrates knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments
Works as part of a team and provides help and support to all fellow team members
Assist and/ or complete additional tasks as assigned