Starbucks Barista

Starbucks Barista at The Read House Hotel

Starbucks, located at the historic Read House Hotel, is seeking a part-time Baristas with a passion for coffee and customer service! Position will require availability Saturdays and Sundays.

Chattanooga’s award-winning historic hotel, The Read House, has been hosting guests and visitors since 1872! Start a new career journey with classic elegance at The Read House Hotel!

Location: 107 West MLK Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Salary: $12.00 per hour + $$$ Tips

Benefits:

• A Culture that Values Passion, Individuality, and Fun!
• Opportunities for Internal Growth and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Affordable Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• Company Provided & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with Employer Match up to 3.5%
• Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Hotel & Restaurant Discounts at Avocet Hospitality Properties
• Employee Meal Option
• Starbucks Discount

As a Starbucks Barista you are responsible for providing guests with courteous, friendly, sincere, efficient and graceful service that meets or exceeds guest expectations. You will maintain both Starbucks and Read House standards for product and service.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction utilizing both company and Starbucks standards
• Provide a warm and engaging first impression for all guests and show courteous, attentive, and efficient service
• Know all menu items and ingredients and prepare all orders consistently
• Answer phones using appropriate verbiage
• Take, prepare, and serve all food items and drink orders to Starbucks standards with efficiency and friendliness
• Collect payment from guests, issue receipts and change; abide by all cash handling procedures
• Abide by all company and state guidelines regarding food handling and food safety
• Maintain service and sanitation standards according to health code regulations
• Inventory and restock supplies as needed
• Maintain the daily operations of the café through the execution of daily side work
• Maintain regular and punctual on-site attendance with the ability to work a flexible schedule which may include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays when business requires.

Job Requirements

Education/ Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Prior cash handling experience required
• Hospitality or customer service experience preferred

Skills:

• Ability to multitask in a high-demand, fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills with guests, team members, and management
• Proficiency in restaurant POS and inventory applications
• Ability to work efficiently with strong attention to detail

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move up to 50 pounds
• Position self in order to obtain necessary supplies and efficiently clean assigned areas
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a high-demand, fast-paced environment with changing variables

Work Environment:

• The work environment includes high guest contact; may involve varying conditions and circumstances with guests, staff, visitors, etc.
• Equipment to be used: coffee shop food preparation equipment, general cleaning equipment

The Roaring '20s are alive and prosperous in Chattanooga at the Historic Read House Hotel. We embrace the "Great Gatsby" era of grandeur and opulence and project the right balance of luxury and rebellious spirit in everything we do. At the Read House, service reigns supreme. We empower our team through support, growth and camaraderie which is instrumental in our culture of genuine hospitality and taking care of guests at every turn. Take the plunge, and be a part of this fun and exciting journey.

*2002 & 2023 Finalist for Chattanooga’s Best of the Best Hospitality Employer!*

Step back in time and visit The Read House Hotel! (www.thereadhousehotel.com)

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