Barista

1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines , IA 50309

We are seeking a positive, service-oriented, energetic and self-motivated Barista to join our team. The Barista will work closely with the hotels Food & Beverage team. This positions primary function is to serve quality products to customers in a friendly and professional manner while adhering to the standards set by First Hospitality.

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to
• Develops knowledge on goods sold in our coffeehouse including coffee, teas and baked goods.
• Greets guests/customers in a friendly, personalized and professional manner.
• Verbally receives and calls back customer orders.
• Provides quality beverages and food products while adhering to all recipe and presentation standards.
• Answers telephone in courteous and friendly manner.
• Accurately answers customer questions regarding coffee blends, preparation and other product information.

• Must be able to speak, read, write and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace.
• Requires good verbal communication skills.
• Flexible availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Expected to regularly handle various food and beverage products.
• Knowledge of applicable computer programs for ringing up customer orders.
• Basic math skills required.
• Ability to stand for hours at a time.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• High school or equivalent education required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

First Hospitality seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness.

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