Barista

Position Overview:

The Barista creates handcrafted beverages and provides exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment. This role includes preparing and serving coffee, and specialty drinks, maintaining cleanliness and safety standards, and contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee, specialty drinks to Wrights standards.
• Promptly greet and assist guests anywhere on-premises
• Describe and promote beverage offerings, seasonal specials, and services.
• Ensure all orders are accurate, timely, and meet quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of all drink recipes, ingredients, and customization options.
• Coordinate with culinary and guest services teams to ensure smooth service flow.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming caf environment.
• Support other departments to ensure every guest receives the Wrights Experience.
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Key Skills & Requirements:

• Operate espresso machines, grinders, blenders, and other caf equipment.
• Experience in a caf, coffee shop, bakery, or similar food service operation.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with guests, managers, and team members.
• Calm, flexible demeanor under pressure, especially during peak hours.
• Solve problems with minimal disruption to guests; escalate when needed.
• SafeStaff certified a plus but will provide training and certification.
• Work productively with limited supervision.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy, especially in drink preparation and transactions.
• Basic math skills for handling payments and inventory.
• Can perform all duties of the Cashier and Dining Room Attendant.

Physical Requirements:

• High standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Standing for long periods; frequent bending, reaching, lifting, and walking.
• Lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, crowded environment.
• Tolerate exposure to heat, steam, noise, and strong aromas.

Other Requirements:

• Consent to pre-employment and post-hire reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Consent to pre-employment background check (criminal and driving).
• Tobacco-free, smoke-free, e-cigarette-free facility and grounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified applicants are given equal opportunity, and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.