Barista
About The Position
As a Barista at The Westin Nashville, you will create thoughtfully prepared coffee, tea, and light fare that energize and inspire our guests throughout their day. You will deliver attentive, intuitive service with warmth and professionalism, ensuring each interaction reflects Westin’s commitment to well-being and renewal. Success in this role requires a strong foundation in coffee and beverage preparation, an eye for quality and presentation, and the ability to remain composed and gracious in a fast-paced environment. As guest flow builds, you will confidently manage demand while preserving a calm, welcoming atmosphere by offering personalized service that helps every guest feel balanced, refreshed, and ready to take on their day.
Requirements
- Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy
Responsibilities
- Prepare drink orders for guests according to specified recipes using measuring systems.
- Serve pastries and other food products.
- Set up and maintain cleanliness and condition of bar, bar unit, tables, and other tools.
- Prepare fresh garnishes for drinks.
- Stock ice, glassware, and paper supplies.
- Transport supplies to bar set-up area.
- Wash soiled glassware.
- Remove soiled wares from bar top and tables and place in designated area.
- Anticipate and communicate replenishment needs.
- Process all payment methods.
- Count bank at end of shift, complete designated cashier reports, resolve any discrepancies, drop off receipts, and secure bank.
- Secure product, coolers, cabinets, and storage areas. Complete closing duties.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
- Comply with quality assurance standards.
- Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; wear nametag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; and complete safety training and certifications.
- Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
- Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
- Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 10 pounds without assistance.
- Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy
- Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Food and Beverage leadership.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
- Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft.
- All other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Parking: Full-Time associates – FREE
- Associate Meals – FREE
- Our Associates get Travel Discounts on hotels at nearly 8,000 Marriott properties worldwide including rooms and meals
- Discounts on Rental Cars, other popular hotels, and hotel alternatives
- Discounts on tickets to concerts, Theme Parks, and other attractions
- Discounts on Car and Computer Purchases
- We host Associate Recognition events, celebrations, and parties year-round
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
