Barista - Avenue

Live! Hospitality & Entertainment•Long Branch, NJ

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista position involves preparing and serving a variety of specialty beverages and food items in a fast-paced environment. Key responsibilities include customer service, maintaining cleanliness, managing inventory, and processing payments. The role requires adherence to health and safety guidelines and may involve other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

At least 1 year of serving in a fast-paced food and beverage venue
Knowledge of specialty beverages such as coffee, tea and espresso-based drinks
Must speak fluent English
Must be courteous, pleasant, and good natured
Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with guests, bartender, wait staff, cooks, and supervisors
Alcohol awareness certification and/or food service permit or valid health/food handler card as required by local or state government agency
Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when taking orders, completing paperwork, etc.
Basic math skills are frequently used when handling cash and credit
Able to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays
Handling, carrying or lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds (bar ware, carts, boxes, bottles, etc.)
Must be able to efficiently and safely stand and move about the entire facility during each shift
Bending, stooping, kneeling, lifting

Nice To Haves

Previous experience operating espresso and coffee machines preferred
other languages preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve a variety of specialty beverages including coffee, tea, and espresso-based drinks
Follow provided recipes and use proper preparation techniques
Serve prepared food items and baked goods
Greet guests in a friendly and welcoming manner
Clean and sanitize work areas, seating areas, equipment, and tools
Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee, stocking supplies, and providing Supervisor with ordering needs daily
Use of POS for order entries, process credit card and cash payments
Follow health and safety guidelines and procedures
Performs other related duties as assigned