Refuel Barista, Part-Time

HOUSTONIAN•Houston, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refuel Barista prepares and serves coffee, smoothies, juices, wellness-oriented beverages, and snacks in a clean, friendly, health-focused environment. The role combines hospitality and efficiency to provide guests with quick, consistent, high-quality service in accordance with wellness and nutritional standards. The barista helps uphold the luxury standard and reputation of The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa through discretion and professionalism. The position requires strong customer service and communication skills, the ability to learn food and beverage preparation procedures, and the ability to work a schedule that varies with departmental needs, including peak hours, early mornings, weekends, and holidays. A TABC certificate and Food Handlers Certification are required.

Requirements

TABC certificate and Food Handlers Certification.
Strong customer service skills and a friendly, professional demeanor.
Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, listening, and communication skills; ability to understand and communicate fluently in English.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Ability to learn food and beverage preparation procedures.
Ability to use a computerized point-of-sale system and accurately manage cash and cash-closing procedures.
Availability for a flexible schedule that may include peak hours, early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to meet the physical demands for at least an eight-hour shift, including frequent standing, walking, climbing ladders and stairs, kneeling, reaching overhead, and lifting or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively, read printed materials with or without vision aids, use computers and PDAs in varying light conditions, analyze written information, and communicate report content.
Ability to work safely with chemicals in accordance with SDS sheets and applicable laws, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school education (preferred but not required).
Previous barista or café experience; hospitality or spa experience is a plus.
Familiarity with coffee and espresso equipment and smoothie preparation.

Responsibilities

Welcome members and guests; explain specials or new items, answer questions, take orders, and process payments.
Prepare baked goods, smoothies, coffee, tea, made-to-order coffees, and other items according to recipes and customer orders.
Maintain consistency in the quality and presentation of beverages.
Clean and restock work and dining areas; empty trash; and sanitize equipment and utensils.
Update signage and displays.
Take inventory and replenish items in display coolers and behind the counter.
Follow food safety regulations and quality controls.
Perform all duties safely and carry out other duties as assigned.
Use the computerized point-of-sale system to ring tickets.
Manage a cash bank securely and accurately, make change, and complete standardized cash-closing procedures.
Provide professional, friendly service and work effectively with guests, members, customers, and coworkers.