Barista

Summary

The Barista is responsible for providing friendly, efficient, and high-quality service to guests while preparing coffee, espresso beverages, teas, and other café offerings. This position plays an important role in creating a welcoming guest experience and maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked café environment.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate is energetic, personable, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and excellent customer service.

About Company

Clearly Tahoe is a full-service recreational company in the Lake Tahoe area that specializes in guided tours and rentals on both land and water. We currently feature guided tours from 5 different Lake Tahoe locations, operate 1 rental concession on Lake Tahoe and 2 adventure-themed retail shops in the Tahoe basin. In addition to our popular tours in completely transparent kayaks, Clearly Tahoe also offers on-site rentals from the Sand Harbor Nevada State Park, hiking, biking and snowshoe tours during the off-season. Our sister location based out of California offers 2 additional tour locations and guided excursions that depart from our 46-foot tri-toon, the Clearly Explorer. With a team of more than 60 employees, Clearly Tahoe offers a variety of both seasonal and year-round positions, in-house training, and growth opportunities.

Work Environment

Barista will be scheduled to work in our Zephyr Cove Clearly Tahoe Coffee shop. Barista will generally be scheduled to open and close during the slow season but may work open, close or mid-shifts during the busy months. Barista will generally work independently but may be scheduled to work with co-workers during the busy season. Barista may be responsible for participating in bulk inventory checks, trainings, and meetings at off-site locations from time to time.

Schedule

Barista may be scheduled to open the shop, close the shop or work a mid-shift. Shift will average 8-hours/day but could be slightly longer or shorter with seasonal demands. Opening shifts will start between 6:00am and 4:00pm and closing shifts will end between 2:00pm and 10:00pm depending on the season. Part-time schedule will range from 16-24 hours/week. Full-time schedules will be 4-5 days and average 32-40 hours/week. During the off-season, full-time positions may be reduced to part-time.

Physical Requirements Qualifications

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Ability to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.

Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and frequently use hands and arms.

Ability to work in a fast-paced café environment.

Ability to safely operate café equipment.

Previous barista, café, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.

Ability to learn and consistently follow recipes and beverage preparation standards.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Strong attention to detail and organization.

Ability to handle cash and operate a POS system accurately.

Reliable attendance and punctuality.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Skills Required Certifications

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Communicate with excellent interpersonal skills.

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Self-starter.

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Ability to identify problems and propose solutions independently.

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Food Handler certification or ability to obtain one.

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Must be fluent in English. Bilingual preferred.

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2 Years Customer Service Experience (preferred)

Primary Job Duties Secondary Job Duties

Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, teas, specialty beverages, and other café products according to company standards.

Provide friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient customer service.

Take guest orders accurately and process cash, credit card, and other payments.

Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary café and work area.

Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.

Properly operate and maintain espresso machines, coffee equipment, POS systems, and other café equipment.

Restock coffee, beverages, food products, supplies, and other inventory as needed.

Monitor product quality and freshness and communicate inventory or supply needs to management.

Prepare food and café items according to established recipes and presentation standards.

Maintain accurate cash handling and follow company procedures for opening and closing duties.

Assist with receiving, organizing, and storing café deliveries and inventory.

Support other café and company operations as needed.

Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and operational standards.

Maintain a positive and professional attitude when interacting with guests and coworkers.

Other duties as assigned

- Process retail transactions for gift shop

- Assist in inventory checks as requested

- Answer phone calls or emails

- Create basic reservations for walk in guests or refer them to the proper resources

Compensation Benefits

Training Rate: $14.00/hour (Nevada) Starting Rate: $17.50-21.00/hour

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Discounted Recreational Experiences (50%)

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Shop Discounts (30%)

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Team Activities Supplemental pay types: Educational Opportunities

Competitive Sales Commission

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Sales and Reservation Training

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Basic Financial Management and Investment Training

Available Shifts Primary Location

Duration: 8-hour shift

Shift: Flexible

Days: Flexible

NOTE: Schedule may vary seasonally.

Applicant must be able to reliably commute or relocate to one of the addresses below before starting work (Required) Clearly Tahoe

212 Elks Point Rd Ste 444

Zephyr Cove, NV 89448

Pay: $17.50 - $20.75 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21