Barista

Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton • St Louis, MO

25d

About The Position

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is hiring a Barista to prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other menu offerings while providing warm, attentive hospitality. The role focuses on consistent beverage quality, accurate orders and transactions, and a clean, organized, well-stocked coffee bar. The Barista helps guests understand beverage selections and responds to their questions and concerns professionally, while collaborating with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments to support smooth operations.

The position requires balancing speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and friendly service in a fast-paced food and beverage environment. Duties include following established recipes and preparation standards, monitoring product freshness and supplies, and following food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures. The role involves working flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs, and meeting the physical demands of extended standing and walking, moving supplies, and operating beverage equipment safely.

Requirements

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Basic math skills and the ability to process transactions accurately.
• Ability to learn beverage recipes, menu offerings, and established preparation standards.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple orders and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to stand and walk throughout the shift for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, push, pull, and move as needed to perform job duties.
• Ability to lift and carry coffee supplies, beverage products, deliveries, and other items as needed.
• Ability to operate espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, point-of-sale systems, and other beverage service equipment safely.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks, including preparing beverages, handling supplies, and cleaning equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced food and beverage environment while maintaining professionalism, cleanliness, and attention to detail.
• Enthusiasm for serving people and creating positive guest interactions; dependability, organization, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to receive feedback and learn new skills.

Nice To Haves

• Previous barista, coffee shop, food service, or customer service experience; experience is preferred but not required.
• Previous hotel or hospitality experience.
• Knowledge of coffee preparation, espresso equipment, and beverage service.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests warmly and provide genuine, professional hospitality.
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other menu offerings according to established recipes and quality standards.
• Learn about coffee selections, beverage ingredients, preparation methods, and menu offerings to help guests make informed choices.
• Take accurate orders, process payments, and ensure guests receive the correct items in a timely manner.
• Maintain beverage quality, presentation, temperature, and portioning consistently.
• Keep the coffee bar, equipment, service areas, and guest spaces clean, organized, and inviting.
• Restock coffee, milk, syrups, cups, lids, food items, and other supplies.
• Follow food handling, sanitation, and safety procedures.
• Monitor product freshness, inventory levels, and supply needs, and communicate concerns to leadership.
• Respond to guest questions, requests, and concerns with professionalism and a service-first approach.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage and other hotel departments to support smooth operations.
• Stay organized and maintain a positive attitude during busy service periods.
• Handle transactions accurately, manage cash responsibly, and follow established procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked workstation.
• Operate beverage service equipment safely and follow procedures when working around hot liquids, heated equipment, and cleaning products.

What This Job Offers

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