Retail Sales Associate/Barista
About The Position
The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of soul, mind and body. Located in the Smoky Mountains of Western North Carolina, Lake Junaluska is a ministry of The United Methodist Church and plays a vital role by providing a location for training and renewal. Each year Lake Junaluska will host over 200,000 guests who are engaged in spiritual training, recreation or renewal events and activities. Our guests include religious, non-profit and secular groups. We are also a residential and vacation community.
Requirements
- Must have demonstrated good communication skills and a commitment to providing responsive and caring customer service.
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing needs, multiple tasks, and work structures.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, emails, and memos.
- computer skills, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills are required.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule
Nice To Haves
- Prefer 3-6 months of Barista, Customer Service, or Retail experience.
Responsibilities
- Accurately take coffee (café) orders, handle all guest transactions, including accurate exchange of payment transactions through the use of Point of Sale (POS) system.
- Operates a commercial espresso machine, preparing and pulling the shot. Prepares grinds per request of the customer.
- Preparing coffee, tea, and other beverages, including specialty drinks.
- Suggests beverage and/or food to customers to enhance their order.
- Prepares beverages to standard, and follows health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.
- Follows standards for merchandising, inventory stocking and rotating, and storing products.
- Answers customer's questions concerning location, price, and use of merchandise. Wraps or bags merchandise for customers.
- Performs daily and weekly cleaning tasks in accordance with the duty rosters.
- Use proper food handling techniques when preparing products including but not limited to preparation of hot and cold coffee beverages (required), storing refrigerated products, and cleaning of equipment.
- Maintain a clean workstation at all times.
- Must possess excellent hospitality skills and a strong desire to foster an attitude of Christian hospitality to “exceed guest expectations”.
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures and report any unsafe activities or conditions immediately to supervisor, or the Human Resources office.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned and required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
