Barista

Parable Hospitality • Hermosa Beach, CA

21d • $18 - $20

About The Position

As a Barista on Hotel Hermosa’s Food & Beverage team, you’ll help create a welcoming start to guests’ mornings through coffee, thoughtful service, and attention to detail. You’ll prepare coffee and espresso beverages, serve breakfast items, and build rapport with guests while supporting restaurant service as a cross-trained team member. Success means providing efficient, welcoming service; keeping the coffee bar clean, organized, and stocked; preparing beverages and breakfast items consistently; and confidently moving between barista and restaurant service when needed.

Requirements

• Previous barista experience with espresso equipment, coffee preparation, and recipes is required.
• Previous restaurant or hotel restaurant serving experience is required.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Comfort making recommendations and creating a welcoming guest experience.
• Ability to operate a cash register and accurately handle cash and credit transactions.
• Basic math skills and ability to follow recipes and established procedures.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a busy environment.
• Dependability, a positive attitude, and comfort working as part of a team.
• English-speaking or bilingual.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, reach, lift, and carry.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. without assistance.
• Comfort working around commercial kitchen equipment and cleaning agents.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of related hospitality or food and beverage experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with friendly, personalized service and a positive attitude.
• Take orders, answer questions, and make beverage and menu recommendations.
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages according to recipes and service standards.
• Prepare, stock, and serve small breakfast items.
• Cross-train and support restaurant service as needed.
• Keep the coffee bar, tables, counters, and service areas clean and inviting.
• Clean and maintain espresso machines, brewing equipment, and other coffee bar tools.
• Maintain well-stocked coffee, tea, beverage, and breakfast stations throughout the shift.
• Process cash and credit transactions accurately and follow house procedures.
• Close checks and complete required end-of-shift reports.
• Assist the Food & Beverage Manager with stocking and preparing items for the next shift.
• Follow food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Complete required brand and coffee training.
• Communicate effectively with guests and fellow team members.
• Support other departments and team members to help the hotel operate effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Vacation and sick leave.
• Hotel and dining discounts through the Team Member Travel Program.
• Opportunities to connect, give back, and build community through team events and volunteering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed