Barista

Barista / Market Associate

Starting Pay: $11 per hour plus tips

Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Barista / Market Associate to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality beverages while providing exceptional customer service in a café and market environment. Your ability to connect with customers and create a welcoming atmosphere will be key to our success.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and tea beverages according to established recipes and standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, including workstations, equipment, and dining areas.
• Provide outstanding customer service by greeting customers warmly, taking orders accurately, and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
• Operate the POS system efficiently for processing transactions and managing cash flow.
• Manage time effectively during busy periods to ensure timely service without compromising quality.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive work environment and support each other in daily tasks.

Skills

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage positively with guests.
• Experience in food preparation is preferred, along with knowledge of food safety practices.
• Proficiency in using POS systems; familiarity with Aloha POS is a plus.
• Excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently during peak hours.
• Basic math skills for handling transactions and managing cash accurately.
• Previous experience in the café or retail environment is advantageous but not required.

National Base Salary Rate: $12.00 - $14.40/hour

*Rate depends upon state/market*

OTO Development is pleased to announce a wonderful opportunity for a Barista.

What will you be doing most days?

• Act with integrity, honesty and competencepromoting the culture, values and mission of the property
• Deliver legendary customer service by having a customer-comes-first attitudeconnecting with the customer, discovering the customers needs, and responding to those needs.
• Contribute to a positive environment by recognizing changes in coworkers morale and performance and communicating those changes to the supervisor or manager
• Assist with the training of new team members
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace so that coworkers can locate resources and products.
• Maintain calm demeanor during periods of high volume or during unusual events to continue operational standards and to set a positive example for the stores team.
• Follow all cash management policies
• Adhere to all recipe and presentation standards
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all products
• Continually reviews the stores environment to identify problems, concerns and opportunities

What are the requirements for this position?

• You must be at least 18 years old
• You have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You have strong customer service in retail and/or hospitality knowledge
• You have strong problem solving and organizational skills
• You learn quickly, build relationships, and communicate effectively

Physical Requirements for this Position

This can be a physically demanding position. You must be comfortable standing, sitting, walking, bending, lifting, and squatting for extended periods of time.

Travel Requirements

This position will require little to no travel outside the property and surrounding areas.

About OTO

OTO Development (OTO) is one of the fastest growing hotel management companies in the lodging industry. As an industry leader, OTO develops, owns, and operates award-winning select-service hotels in key markets across the U.S. with brand partners: Marriott, Hilton & Hyatt. For six years, OTO has ranked on INC. 5000's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies and in 2018 was certified as a high-trust, high-performance workplace by the independent analysts at Great Place to Work Institute. We would love for you to join our team!

OTO provides competitive pay and benefit programs, including medical insurance options, dental and vision insurance, 401k with company match, company provided life insurance, tuition assistance, paid time off, paid holiday time, travel discounts, and more.

Brand: Holiday Inn Resort Wrightsville Beach
Address: Wrightsville Beach Wrightsville Beach, NC - 28480
Property Description: NC1026 Holiday Inn Wrightsville Beach
Property Number: NC1026