Barista - Graduate New Haven (Part Time)

Collegiate Hotel Group® is seeking a Barista to join Graduate New Haven and its brilliant team of hospitality enthusiasts.  

 

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and needs 

• Promotes Graduate culture by exhibiting positivity and adhering to brand standards 

• Educates customers by presenting and explaining the coffee drink menu 

• Sells coffees and coffee grinding and brewing equipment by explaining differences in coffee beans and coffee preparation machines; demonstrating how brewing equipment operates 

• Prepares and sells coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques for coffee drinks 

• Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar 

• Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance 

• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations 

• Assist in washing all dishware, utensils, glassware, serving items associated with service 

• Assist with preparation of food items for outlet as needed 

• Maintains cleanliness of coffee station, dining area, and kitchen equipment 

• Responsible for completion of opening and closing checklists during shift 

• Responsible in assisting with training of new associates 

• Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes; implementing changes; maintaining and improving the appearance of the store and coffee bar 

• Adherence to the attendance policy and procedures  

• Other duties as assigned 

 

SECONDARY REQUIREMENTS 

• Provides exceptional Guest Service 

• Bus and set tables, including condiments as needed 

• Prepare room for events: set tables, linen cloth chaffing dishes, sternos, dishes, silverware, beverage station, as needed 

• Responsible for break down of beverage stations, and food stations upon conclusion of the event. Assist with break down of other event related items as needed (linen, chaffing dishes) 

• Upon breakdown of event, responsible for bringing items (dishware, serve ware, glassware, utensils) to dish pit and assist with washing as needed 

• Must be familiar with all menu items, their preparation and service procedure  

• Assist with transporting food and beverage items from kitchen to event space and placing in appropriate place on the buffet 

• Ensure buffet and stationary platters remain replenished throughout duration of the event