Overview:

The Manchester Hotel is an upscale lifestyle hotel in the heart of the Distillery District in Downtown Lexington, KY. We are seeking high energy, self-motivated Baristas for our restaurant outlet, Granddam.

Duties:

• Greet customers as they enter the property.
• Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients.
• Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g., preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios).
• Prepare beverages following recipes.
• Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries, and muffins.
• Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards).
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs.
• Comply with health and safety regulations.
• Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items.

Qualifications:

- Previous experience as a barista with an understanding of POS systems and customer service is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in coffee preparation and serving.
- Familiarity with food safety protocols and procedures.
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
- Experience in sales and upselling products is nice to have.
- Ability to handle food service, and food handling with attention to detail.
- Basic math skills and experience with cash handling and cash register operations.
- Understanding of retail math principles and experience in the food industry.

We look forward to having you on the team!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.15 - $22.00 per hour

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lexington, KY 40508 (Required)

Work Location: In person