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