Barista/Host

Thank you for your interest in joining Hotel Californian, part of Foley Entertainment Group. We are passionate about creating extraordinary experiences. Hotel Californian is Santa Barbara's iconic and friendly luxury destination, where coastal elegance meets modern California style. Located at the crossroads of beautiful State Street and the vibrant Funk Zone, our Forbes-rated hotel offers exceptional accommodations, delectable dining venues & wine tasting room, luxury spa, distinctive indoor and patio event spaces, and breathtaking views of the Santa Barbara coastline, harbor and the Channel Islands.

Our culture is creative, collaborative, and indulgent. We value team members who are passionate about hospitality, embrace new challenges, and strive to make memorable guest experiences guided by our core values:
• Have Integrity – We seek people who are humble and demonstrate high character.
• Be Entrepreneurial – We value innovation and resilience in our team members.
• Be a Team Player – We appreciate people who are inclusive and ready to support others when needed.
• Be Engaged – We want people who are actively invested.

• Always Be Advancing, Never Retreating – We want people committed to constant growth and excellence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greet guests when entering the restaurant with superior customer service.
• Answer phone and record reservations for large parties.
• Able to make recommendations for guests to other local restaurants and activities.
• Thank every guest upon departure, invite them to return, and wish them a fond farewell.
• Ensure each guest is greeted and that all food and beverage operations are running smoothly.
• Clean and clear service areas.
• Oversee all aspects of restaurant during absence of Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Be familiar with operation of P.O.S. system and manual system procedures.
• Ensure work area is clean and clear of standing water, debris or any objects that can obstruct the job duties from being performed safely, efficiently and effectively.
• Take customer orders at the counter
• Receive payments and present change to customers
• Pack food items, make coffee, and fill beverage cups
• Function as the host/hostess of the cafe
• Manage the register, including all credit card and cash operations
• Ensure a balance of the register at the end of the shift or working period
• Keep area clean according to health regulations.
• Attend team briefings when relevant.
• Maintain a friendly, cheerful and courteous demeanor always.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by responding to guest inquiries with accurate information and a positive attitude.
• Promote hotel amenities and services to guests using personal knowledge and effective selling techniques.
• Welcome and effectively resolve guest questions, issues and complaints with supervisor assistance as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits offered to eligible employees include paid time off, employer match 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, voluntary short & long term disability plans, HSA, FSA, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity, pet insurance, employee assistance and discount programs.

To perform this role successfully, candidates must be able to carry out the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Job duties and responsibilities may be modified as business needs evolve to support our commitment to delivering exceptional guest experience.