Barista - Starbucks (Flamingo Las Vegas)

· This position provides legendary customer service to all customers. Creates the Starbucks experience by providing prompt service, quality beverages and products. Responsible for preparing and serving hot and cold coffee/espresso/chocolate based non-alcoholic beverages in a professional manner.

KEY JOB FUNCITONS:

• Prepares coffee with a comprehensive understanding of coffee blends, quality, coffee variety, roast degree and latte art
  

· Recites recipes from memory and flawlessly prepares all beverages

· Responsible for welcoming each guest in a upbeat positive and professional manner

· Upsells chocolate and pastries in accordance with restaurant standards

· Maintains all equipment throughout shift in accordance with established standards

· Follows cash handling procedures and cash register policies when settling guest checks

· Responsible for stocking retail areas and maintains a clean and safe work environment

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Minimum two years of high-volume, serving experience. Must successfully complete a minimum training period of 5 to 7 days and pass the certification test with a score of 85% or better.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Must be congenialand have neat, professional appearance with good personal hygiene

· Must be reliableand conscientious with the ability to work as a team

· Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to interact (in English) with guests, co-workers and supervisory staff

· Must be accurate and detail oriented with the ability to learn quickly

· Ability to act quickly and exercise good judgment under pressure and/or conflict situations

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Diverse, fast-paced, deadline driven, multi-project coordination, prioritizing and flexing to accommodate last minute requests and changes.