Barista - New Venue Opening New York

Tao Group Hospitality • New York, NY

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Barista prepares standard and specialty coffee and tea beverages for the dining room, cocktail lounge, and bar at a new Tao Group Hospitality concept opening in a five-star hotel on Park Avenue in Manhattan’s NoMad district in early 2027. The role interacts with guests, fellow team members, and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner to provide gracious hospitality.

The Barista maintains clean and sanitary coffee stations and venue areas, prepares and stocks stations, checks perishable items for expiration, and completes assigned opening, closing, and side-work duties. The role delivers coffee and tea orders accurately and promptly, helps with food running and dishwashing when needed, communicates guest needs, and supports the service team. The position also involves attending pre-service meetings and training, following supervisor instructions, and maintaining a positive, professional, well-groomed presence in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of previous food and beverage experience.
• At least 1 year of previous barista experience.
• In-depth knowledge of coffee and tea menus and the ability to prepare them to company standards.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Ability to print legibly for team members, management, and guests.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly.
• Ability to push and lift up to 75 pounds, with or without assistance.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with internal and external customers, managers, and co-workers.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment.
• Maintain a professional, neat, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with company standards.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a high-volume restaurant, nightclub, or lounge.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate and accommodate guests’ needs.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the coffee station and the venue.
• Communicate guests’ needs to Front-of-House and Heart-of-House support staff, servers, managers, and chefs.
• Deliver coffee and tea orders to tables or the bar promptly and to the correct guests.
• Clear dirty service items from tables after delivering coffee or tea orders.
• Participate actively in service to help ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow supervisors’ instructions, communicate with and support co-workers, and work as a team player.
• Comply with Department of Health and company sanitation standards.
• Set up and stock coffee stations with prescribed supplies, perform side-work, and complete assigned opening and closing procedures.
• Check perishable items such as milk for expiration, discard expired items, and alert management to waste.
• Assist Food Runners with delivering food to guest tables when needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties as assigned or directed.
• Immediately report breakage or damage to equipment or furniture to management.
• Attend and participate in daily pre-service meetings, training sessions, and departmental meetings.
• Learn by listening to and observing team members, sharing knowledge, and leading by example.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude and demonstrate knowledge of Tao Group Hospitality, its partners, and supporting hotel environments.
• Provide help and support to fellow team members.
• Assist with dishwashing as needed, including operating dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize glassware, dishes, utensils, and other service items.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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