Barista

Peregrine Hospitality • Steamboat Springs, CO

19d

About The Position

As a Barista, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of food and beverage quality and presentation in workstation as directed by the Supervisor/Manager. Prepare hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas. Essential Functions Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware. Knowledge of all menu items, prices and methods of preparation. Use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties. Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment. Clean service or seating areas. Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning. Serve food and beverage items to customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner. Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards. Follow safety and security procedures. Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team. Follow all additional duties as assigned by management. Skills and Abilities Must adhere to the company’s Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life.  Must participate in all required meetings and training. Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks that meet quality standards. Properly handle and maintain all equipment. Respond to orders, questions, concerns, and constructive feedback in a polite and efficient manner. Accurately handle cash and credit card payments, following appropriate cash-handling procedures. Serve customers quickly and efficiently. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings and must be able to make recommendations. Observe relevant health and safety standards. Ensure that the opening/closing duties are complete as per protocol. Have a thorough knowledge of all the retail items. Abide by all policies and safety rules. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Requirements

• Must adhere to the company’s Service culture – 4 Keys to creating guests for life.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and able to multitask
• High School diploma or GED equivalence
• 1 year experience in a similar role
• Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs
• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel
• Ascend and descend a ladder

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the highest standards of food and beverage quality and presentation
• Prepare hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, or teas
• Knowledge of the appropriate table settings and service ware
• Knowledge of all menu items, prices and methods of preparation
• Use suggestive selling techniques to encourage the guests to choose items that are house specialties
• Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
• Clean service or seating areas
• Check temperatures of freezers, refrigerators, or heating equipment to ensure proper functioning
• Serve food and beverage items to customers in a friendly, enthusiastic, professional, and timely manner
• Follow 4 Keys service standards, standard operation procedures, and safety standards
• Follow safety and security procedures
• Work cohesively with co-workers and all departments as part of a team
• Follow all additional duties as assigned by management
• Participate in all required meetings and training
• Prepare and serve coffee and tea drinks that meet quality standards
• Properly handle and maintain all equipment
• Respond to orders, questions, concerns, and constructive feedback in a polite and efficient manner
• Accurately handle cash and credit card payments, following appropriate cash-handling procedures
• Serve customers quickly and efficiently
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of all the menu offerings and must be able to make recommendations
• Observe relevant health and safety standards
• Ensure that the opening/closing duties are complete as per protocol
• Have a thorough knowledge of all the retail items
• Abide by all policies and safety rules
• Perform other duties as requested by management

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED