SUMMARY
The Barista will help develop and maintain our coffee program to the highest standard and serve as in-house quality control for each cup. The Barista will mentor the professional growth for each barista on your team and prepare and serve specialty coffee, other beverages, and select food items to guests.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet guests, and present them with menus and beverage lists.
• Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for guests and employees.
• Answer questions about menu items and beverages including their ingredients, preparation, accompanying items and make recommendations.
• Take orders from guests for food and/or beverage items.
• Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, tea, espresso, handcrafted cocktails, local beer, wine to guests; correctly customizes orders as requested.
• Dialing in espresso, latte art, various methods of brewing
• Prepares and serves food items such as pastries, and appetizers.
• Check identification in order to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
• Enter orders and modifications into the POS system quickly, in the proper sequence and use appropriate abbreviations.
• Observes guests to respond to any additional needs.
• Maintain table appearance by pre-bussing, checking drink levels, removing clutter and presetting necessary utensils.
• Prepare and present checks.
• Remove dishes and glasses from the table or bar and empty them in an orderly fashion in the dishwashing area.
• Collect payments on checks by having checks signed by members or process a credit card.
• Provide continuous and timely service until the guests leave the premises and give them a warm farewell.
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication of guests and handling of an intoxicated guest.
• Keeps the immediate manager promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and takes prompt corrective action where necessary or suggests alternative courses of action which may be taken.
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees and purveyors to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate, which will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity and efficiency and effectiveness.
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of the position.
• Uphold the standards and expectations of food quality and production set forth by Juniper Preserve.
• Able to effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Maintains a professional standard at Juniper Preserve including, but not limited to, appearance, interaction with members, associates, guests of the club, verbal discussions and written correspondence. Does not discuss work related issues with members and resort guests.
• Supports and adheres to the CORE Values (ie. “The T.R.I.P.”), Service Fundamentals, and Guest Service Philosophy as defined by the Company.
• Maintains positive attitude and the flexibility to take on new and different tasks as assigned by the manager.

QUALIFICATIONS
Required

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Able to pass a drug test and pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Must be dressed neatly and well groomed in company approved uniform at all times.
• Must be able to operate P.O.S. computer, make change correctly and make credit card transactions accurately.
• Must be able to calmly respond to angry guests and notify a manager.
• Must be able to effectively card all guests who appear under the age of 30 for alcohol purchases.

SKILLS
Required

• Barista and customer service experience
• High School Diploma preferred
• Worked within a customer facing environment.
• Hospitality industry experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must maintain current Food Handler Card and OLCC Service Permit.