Barista

The Marcus Corporation • Minneapolis, MN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares and serves Spyhouse Coffee beverages to brand standards and provides warm, professional service to hotel guests and local customers at Mezzo Mezzo, an all-day restaurant at The Lofton Hotel. The café serves locally roasted coffee, pastries, and breakfast sandwiches in the morning and transitions to an evening pizzeria and full-service bar. The role supports a consistent, welcoming guest experience while maintaining café cleanliness, restocking supplies, and assisting with opening and closing procedures.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of coffee and specialty coffee drinks.
• Basic mathematical skills for operating a cash register, making change, totaling guest checks, counting the bank, preparing cash drops, totaling other charges, and understanding portion sizes.
• Ability to multitask and self-motivate.
• Basic English writing skills for completing requisitions, balance sheets, and vouchers.
• Sufficient manual dexterity to use a knife for garnishes, handle glassware and bottles, scoop ice, mix drinks, and reach overhead to retrieve stock.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English to communicate with guests and take orders.
• Ability to obtain any government-required license or certificate.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve Spyhouse Coffee beverages to brand standards.
• Deliver warm, professional service to hotel guests and local customers.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and POS systems.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café and workstations.
• Restock supplies and assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Answer guest questions about menu items and coffee offerings.
• Uphold hotel service standards and food safety guidelines.

Benefits

• A free, well-balanced meal every shift
• Room discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Hilton worldwide properties
• Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resorts restaurants, cafes, lounges, golfing, skiing, and spa
• Two-for-one movie theatre coupons at Marcus Theatres
• Career growth opportunities and the ability to transfer between properties
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• 401k
• Early wage access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed