Barista / Server

Barista / ServerThe Caldwell | Fort Collins, CO


About The Caldwell

Welcome to The Caldwell, a Southern-inspired restaurant and bar located inside The Buxton in Fort Collins. Built on roots, soul, exceptional hospitality, and a thoughtfully curated food and beverage program, The Caldwell is more than just a place to eat and drink. It's a place where great food, good company, and memorable experiences come together.

Our philosophy is simple: Where Xtra Is Welcomed. We believe in going above and beyond to create memorable experiences, making every guest feel genuinely welcomed, valued, and excited to return.

We are looking for a friendly, dependable, and service-oriented individual to join our team as a Barista / Server.

Position Overview

As a Barista / Server, you will help create a welcoming and enjoyable experience for guests, primarily during our morning breakfast and coffee service. This position combines coffee preparation, breakfast service, and traditional serving responsibilities.

The ideal candidate enjoys interacting with people, takes pride in providing excellent service, and can create a warm, inviting atmosphere for hotel guests, locals, and visitors alike.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with a friendly attitude and provide attentive, personalized service.
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other beverages.
• Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.
• Assist with breakfast service, including presenting menu options and making recommendations.
• Maintain and restock the coffee and pastry stations throughout each shift.
• Ensure baked goods, breakfast items, and beverage stations are attractively presented and properly stocked.
• Maintain knowledge of the breakfast menu, ingredients, and available offerings.
• Monitor guest needs and proactively offer refills and assistance.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary workstations, dining areas, and service stations.
• Complete daily opening, closing, and side work responsibilities.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen staff, management, and other team members.
• Assist with additional restaurant service responsibilities as business needs require.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Previous barista, serving, or hospitality experience preferred.
• Friendly, outgoing personality with a genuine passion for customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Dependable, punctual, and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn coffee preparation, menu offerings, and restaurant service standards.
• Flexible availability, particularly during morning and breakfast hours.
  
  

Why Join The Caldwell?

• Be part of an exciting restaurant and bar concept at The Buxton.
• Work in a unique hospitality environment with a focus on great food, coffee, and guest experiences.
• Join a team that values creativity, hospitality, and collaboration.
• Opportunities to expand your food, beverage, and hospitality knowledge.
• Be part of building something special in the Fort Collins community.
  
  

Join Our Team!

If you enjoy making someone's morning a little brighter, creating genuine connections with guests, and taking pride in the details that make great hospitality, we'd love to meet you!

At The Caldwell, it's the little extras that make all the difference.

Where Xtra Is Welcomed.