Barista

At Tara Hospitality, our goal is to build a positive, professional, and hospitable team member community that embodies our culture and values every day. We believe that by supporting one another and leading with kindness, respect, and excellence, we create memorable experiences for our guests and a workplace where everyone can thrive.

OBJECTIVE
The Barista is responsible for creating exceptional guest experiences by preparing and serving high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and light food items in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner. The Barista maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming café environment while ensuring all food safety, sanitation, and brand standards are consistently met.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other specialty beverages according to company recipes and quality standards.
• Greet every guest warmly and provide friendly, personalized service.
• Accurately take customer orders and process payments using the point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and daily specials to answer guest questions and make recommendations.
• Ensure beverages and food items are prepared quickly while maintaining high quality.
• Restock coffee beans, syrups, milk, cups, pastries, and other café supplies throughout the shift.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, including counters, equipment, dining areas, and storage spaces.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations.
• Properly operate and clean espresso machines, grinders, blenders, and other café equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management when supplies need replenishing.
• Assist with opening and closing duties, including cash handling and balancing the register.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and escalate issues to management when appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Support other Food & Beverage outlets as business needs require.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• TEAMWORK, TEAMWORK, TEAMWORK

BARISTA ESSENTIALS

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous barista, café, restaurant, or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
• Passion for coffee and delivering outstanding guest service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math and cash-handling skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Tara Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where every Team Member is valued and treated with dignity. We make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.