What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Sheraton Reston?
Cafe Barista
Reston, VA
Job Summary
A Cafe Barista is in charge of setting and clearing tables at a dining establishment to provide restaurant patrons with a clean and tidy environment. Their duties include removing used dishes, re-setting silverware and filling beverages for diners. We are looking for talent to work our flexible weekly work shift of 32 hours a week with Breakfast and Lunch shifts that start 5:30am to 1:00pm including some weekends. Cash Handling experience is preferred as well as experience working with alcohol.
Responsibilities
- Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
- Preparing and serving beverages, ranging from simple to elaborate ones
- Preparing and serving food items such as soups, sandwiches and pastries
- Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
- Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
- Taking payment from customers
- Maintaining inventory and equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs
- Keeping the work environment sanitary and organized
- Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service
- Removing used plates, glasses, cutlery and napkins from tables after diners are done eating
- Replacing cutlery and glassware in anticipation of new diners
- Interact with guests in a friendly/fast manner
- Clear, clean, and prepare tables
- Bringing out meal orders if waitstaff are busy
- Escalate guest service issues to management if you are unable to resolve
- Ensure guests are satisfied during their meal service
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Listen well and communicate in a professional and friendly manner
- Focus on customer satisfaction
- Practice basic safety procedures with the rep concerning handling hot beverages
- Be efficient and organized
- Build good relationships with customers
- Maintain a clean work environment
- Keep supplies replenished to minimize downtime
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum of 6 months of server experience
- Experience in hospitality preferred
- Possess basic math skills and cash-handling
- Ability and flexibility to work various shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
About Wurzak Hotel Group:
At Wurzak Hotel Group we take pride in being recognized as an Employer of Choice in the Hospitality Industry. Our commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive, and innovative workplace sets us apart, making us a destination for top talent seeking a rewarding and fulfilling career.
WHG has earned and maintains its competitive advantage by developing talent within the organization who embody the same entrepreneurial spirit of our leadership team and who seek to create value through tireless innovation, tight focus on the operational details and uncompromised guest satisfaction. Wurzak Hotel Group has a proven track record of developing and managing hospitality assets for over 30 years and continues to be recognized as one of the region’s top hospitality companies.
WHG is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture where all our team members can thrive. We have a zero-tolerance policy for workplace discrimination on the basis of someone’s race, gender, disability, or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
How to Apply:
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