BARISTA (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Austin, TX

15d•Onsite

About The Position

Wolfgang Puck Catering is hiring a full-time Barista at its Austin, Texas location. The role prepares and serves coffee, espresso drinks, and related food and beverage items for customers and catering while following HACCP guidelines and food-service quality standards. The Barista interacts with customers and coworkers courteously, supports efficient service, and maintains clean, orderly work and display areas. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with catering event availability required. Weekends and holidays are off. The fixed pay rate is $20.00 per hour. Wolfgang Puck Catering describes a culture centered on passion, flexibility, hospitality, problem-solving, resourcefulness, collaboration, and developing talent. Benefits offered include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a retirement plan, paid time off, holiday time off (which varies by site and state), shopping and discount programs, wellness programs, identity theft protection, pet insurance, commuter benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and flexible spending accounts. Associates may also qualify for paid or unpaid leave under applicable law.

Requirements

One year of barista experience.
Valid Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) certification.
Availability for catering events.
Ability to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Follow company policies and procedures, including use of appropriate cut-resistant gloves, oven/fryer/steamer gloves, slip-resistant shoes, and proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

Prepare espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes.
Enter orders accurately into a POS device and accept cash and charge payments.
Replenish condiments, beverages, and general supplies while keeping the service area clean.
Maintain proper presentation, portion control, and serving temperatures, and follow HACCP standards.
Maintain sanitation and orderliness of equipment, supplies, and utensils.
Prepare food using approved recipes and prescribed production standards.
Keep display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service.
Thoroughly clean equipment and the workstation before leaving the area for other assignments.
Greet customers courteously and interact with them to ensure satisfaction; relay relevant customer concerns to supervisors.
Serve customers quickly and efficiently and prevent delays in serving lines.
Understand daily menu items and explain them accurately to customers.
Use selling techniques and good communication to assist customers with purchasing decisions.
Merchandise display foods attractively and serve food neatly according to standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.