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Barista
| Hours | Full-time |
|---|---|
| Location | 14th & K Streets, NW Washington, District of Columbia |
About this job
Hamilton Crowne Plaza Washington D.C.
The Barista is the foundation of the coffee shop. He/She is responsible for every customer by providing excellent customer service. Must educate customers about premium coffees, teas, drinks etc. He/She is a true professional that fulfills any additional duties the Supervisor/Manager assigns. Must display a positive attitude at all times to ensure the return of our customers. Maintain, open and close the coffee station, ensuring cleanliness and inventory of the station.
Barista is trained to make fine espresso drinks. He/She must address many factors including the grinding of the espresso, the pressure of the tamp, the temperature of the milk and making fresh brewed coffee. The barista must keep the coffee brewing throughout the day in addition to making other drinks such as juice or milk drinks. May be required to sell other food items. Will take food and drink orders and receive payment. Responsible for other housekeeping duties such as cleaning the coffee machines and maintaining the coffee station clean and stocked.
Greets all customers with a friendly tone and smile. Provides quick, friendly and personal service. Initiates dialogue and develops rapport with customers by learning their favorite drinks and food items. Generates customer satisfaction; responds appropriately to customer concerns. Answers phones in a friendly manner and using a personal greeting. Sells and serves baked goods and miscellaneous food items. Maintains the highest level of standards for all food product preparation. Provides top quality coffees and other beverages. Brews coffee, serves customers, cleans coffee station. Sets out daily newspapers, create checks, collect payment, accurate accounting of all sales. Adheres to all Company recipes and measures. Produces superior product presentation. Inventories product and orders products.
Experience:
High school or equivalent. Must be able to communicate, speak and write English. Customer service skills required, preferably in a coffee shop, restaurant and knowledge of coffee drinks preferred. Must be able to multi-task, work on own or on a team, able to handle cash register and money. Organized and detail-oriented.
Interstate Hotels & Resorts is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Previous experience required. Must be willing to work weekends and holidays.
Washington DC's "Crowne Jewel" has a new look and a new name, the Hamilton Crowne Plaza. Restoration of this 1920's, boutique style hotel is keeping in mind the tradition of Washington and taking the hotel into the future with its high speed internet access, CD clock radio, and its specially designed womens floor, it is classical Washington with a twist. The new decor embraces a residential style with focus on elegance and comfort. The seven layer beds, the palates of gold, royal blues, and dark woods make the rooms more intimate. The duvet covers are warm, the feather comforters are soft and inviting. The large number of pillows give you a choice - feather, down, or synthetic. The bathrooms are installed with beige marble and black granite, bowed shower curtains, plush towels and royal blue "spa" robes. All the amenites of a first class hotel, within walking distance of all major attractions, 4 blocks to the White House, one block to the McPherson Metro station. Location, Location, Location, the Hamilton Crowne Plaza is the place for business, meetings, and leisure travelers.
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Interstate Hotels & Resorts is an EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans employer
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