Barista

Description

Position Summary:

The Service Bar Barista is responsible for executing coffee and espresso orders for dining room service in a timely, consistent, and professional manner. This is a support role that plays an essential part in our overall guest experience, ensuring our coffee offerings meet the same high standards as the rest of our menu.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare all espresso and coffee beverages to spec for dine-in, takeout, and private dining service.
• Prioritize and organize tickets during peak service periods, maintaining consistent timing and quality.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the barista station, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure adequate stocking of milks, syrups, coffee beans, and service ware throughout the shift.
• Communicate effectively with servers, bartenders, and management to fulfill drink orders quickly and correctly.
• Calibrate equipment and grind settings to ensure espresso consistency.
• Monitor maintenance needs of equipment and promptly report issues.
• Assist with prep duties such as batching syrups or sauces as needed.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of barista or beverage prep experience in a high-volume restaurant or café.
• Familiarity with espresso machines, grinders, and standard coffee beverage recipes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and specifications precisely.
• Ability to stay calm, organized, and efficient in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a fine dining or upscale restaurant setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic espresso machine issues (e.g., cleaning, back flushing, etc.).
• Knowledge of milk steaming and basic latte art (optional, not required).

Compensation & Perks:

• Competitive hourly wage + tip share
• Dining discounts and employee meal programs
• Growth opportunities within the Hall Management Group
• A collaborative and high-performance team culture