Barista - Element 47 - Winter

The Little Nell•Aspen, CO

10d

About The Position

The Barista delivers an exceptional beverage experience by preparing and serving high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, premium teas, specialty hot chocolate, non-alcoholic beverages, and morning cocktails. The role works closely with leadership and the broader service team to ensure beverages are prepared and served consistently, efficiently, and in line with the hotel’s service standards. It requires knowledge of beverage ingredients and preparation methods and the ability to work in a high-volume hospitality environment. The position reports to the Restaurant Manager. This is a seasonal, full-time position at The Little Nell. Applications will be accepted until November 8, 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Knowledge of espresso preparation, including extraction, grinder calibration, dosing, tamping, milk steaming, and espresso machine operation.
Knowledge of coffee origins, roast profiles, tasting notes, processing methods, and brewing techniques.
Knowledge of tea varieties, origins, flavor profiles, caffeine levels, water temperatures, and steeping times.
Knowledge of beverage ingredients, flavor profiles, and preparation methods, including spirits, sparkling wines, modifiers, and juices used in morning cocktails.
Knowledge of food-safety, sanitation, allergen-awareness practices, and applicable alcohol-service regulations.
Skill in preparing beverages to established recipes with consistent flavor, temperature, and presentation.
Ability to provide attentive, personalized guest service consistent with The Little Nell’s service standards.
Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and attention to detail during high-volume service periods.
Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with guests, colleagues, and leadership.
Ability to organize work, follow checklists, and manage mise en place and station setup.
Ability to protect guest privacy and maintain professional conduct.
Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, walk, or be on one's feet for extended periods.
Ability to work in wet, hot, and humid conditions for extended periods and walk on slippery and uneven surfaces.
Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds individually or with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Previous Barista experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve coffee and espresso beverages to established recipes and quality standards.
Operate espresso machines and grinders, calibrating grinders and performing dosing, tamping, extraction, milk steaming, latte art, and alternative milk preparations.
Prepare and serve teas and specialty tea beverages using appropriate water temperatures, steeping times, and teaware.
Prepare traditional and specialty hot chocolate and other warm beverages according to approved recipes and presentation standards.
Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages and monitor product quality, carbonation, and freshness.
Prepare and serve approved morning cocktails according to recipes, presentation standards, and applicable alcohol-service regulations.
Recommend beverages based on guest preferences, dietary requirements, and flavor profiles, and accurately communicate ingredient availability, preparation times, and substitutions.
Present beverages with appropriate glassware, cups, saucers, napkins, accompaniments, and garnishes.
Address guest concerns promptly and professionally, involve a supervisor when appropriate, and protect guest privacy.
Communicate with servers, leadership, colleagues in Food & Beverage, and other hotel departments about beverage orders, guest requests, and service concerns.
Complete opening, service, and closing duties, including mise en place, stocking and cleaning beverage stations, monitoring par levels, product rotation, and equipment shutdown.
Follow food-safety, sanitation, and workplace-safety procedures, including temperature control, FIFO rotation and labeling, allergen cross-contact prevention, equipment cleaning and maintenance, and safe handling of hot liquids, steam wands, glassware, and chemicals.
Immediately report equipment malfunctions, spills, hazards, and food-safety concerns.
Perform other duties as assigned.