Café 1967 - Café Barista
About The Position
The Café Barista oversees the daily operations of Café 1967, located in the lobby of the Sandman Signature Las Colinas Hotel & Suites. The café opens each morning to serve hotel guests. The successful candidate is personable and professional, delivers exceptional customer service, responds effectively to guest needs and special requests, and serves as a brand ambassador by providing a consistently high-quality, memorable experience. Responsibilities include managing opening and closing procedures; preparing food, beverages, specialty coffee drinks, and light food offerings; maintaining inventory, stock rotation, and waste reduction; providing courteous and efficient guest service; operating the POS system and handling cash and credit transactions; reconciling at the end of the day; maintaining a clean and welcoming café; complying with health and safety regulations and food-handling procedures; and communicating with hotel leadership about guest-service expectations and operational goals. This is a part-time position with availability needed for early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as required.
Requirements
- Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods and café operations.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage time and priorities effectively.
- Availability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Manual dexterity.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform regular physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting.
- Must be legally entitled to work in the United States of America.
Nice To Haves
- Barista experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily café operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Prepare food and beverages, including specialty coffee drinks and light food offerings, consistently and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate inventory, rotate stock properly, and reduce waste.
- Provide courteous, professional guest service aligned with the hotel’s brand.
- Operate the point-of-sale system, manage cash and credit transactions, and complete end-of-day reconciliation.
- Maintain a clean, welcoming environment and comply with health and safety regulations, sanitation standards, and food-handling procedures.
- Communicate regularly with hotel leadership about guest-service expectations and operational goals.
Benefits
- Free parking
- Discounted hotel stays and family-and-friends rates
- Ongoing employee events, incentives, and recognition
- Growth opportunities and career advancement
- Dedicated training program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including free mental health support and legal and financial counselling
- Referral rewards for referring a friend or family member
- Preferred rates for Dallas Stars NHL games
- Group life insurance
- Extended health, dental, and vision care
- Complimentary stays
- Milestone rewards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
