Barista, Woodlake Market

Kohler Co.•Kohler, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista at Woodlake Market provides guests with quality food and beverages in a café setting. The role includes greeting guests, taking and processing orders and payments, recommending menu items and add-ons, answering questions, and ensuring guest satisfaction. The Barista prepares beverages and serves food according to established recipes and presentation standards, maintains a clean and sanitary work area, and supports café inventory, merchandising, and daily opening and closing operations. The position is part-time, onsite in Kohler, Wisconsin, with weekday and weekend shifts that vary between 5:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Weekend availability is required. The hourly range is $12.00–$16.50, plus tips or gratuity.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Weekend work is required.
Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail.
Ability to walk and stand for most of each shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience or familiarity with varieties of coffee drinks and equipment.
Learn2Serve Certification.
Previous experience with food preparation.
Food Safety Certification.
Bartending License.
Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Greet guests enthusiastically, present the menu, and accurately take orders.
Recommend food and beverages and use appropriate upselling methods, including communicating the health benefits of supplements and superfood smoothie add-ons.
Process payments from internal and external guests, including cash, credit and debit cards, and gift cards.
Communicate effectively with guests, answer questions about menu and supplement offerings, and explain resort products and services.
Observe guests and ensure their satisfaction; provide service recovery when necessary and involve leadership when needed.
Stock supplies, monitor dry goods and restaurant par levels, and maintain the side station at the assigned location.
Follow café standard operating procedures and opening and closing checklists.
Assist the Café Coordinator with research and development of monthly drink and smoothie specials.
Operate café equipment, including espresso machines, coffee brewers, Vitamix blenders, espresso grinders, and cold-brew and nitro taps.
Prepare and present beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards, and serve prepared food items.
Maintain a clean and hygienic work area; dismantle and clean machinery daily to uphold sanitary standards.
Display merchandise and supplements in an aesthetic and functional manner.
Monitor and order inventory when needed.
Complete opening and closing duties for each shift.
Cross-train in back-of-house operations, including juicing, when needed.
Complete tasks assigned by leadership in a timely manner.
Obtain food safety certification if not already certified.