Barista

Description

For more than 143 years, The Los Angeles Athletic Club has remained dedicated to its mission of providing for the body, mind, and spirit of its members. Our private club includes state-of-the-art athletic and spa facilities, award-winning restaurants, bars, luxury meeting rooms, special event rooms, 72 hotel rooms, and an array of social, business, and athletic events.

Join our team! We have an immediate openings for individuals who are committed to elevating the member and guest experience to fill the position of an Part Time Barista.

Job Summary

This position contributes to the success of Los Angeles Athletic Club (“Company”) by creating positive experiences for every member and guest who visits Famous Players by providing exceptional service and top-quality food and beverage.

Responsibilities:

• Arrives to work on time in proper uniform and ready to work.
• Ensure Famous Players and other service areas are set according to Company procedures, including inspection, and procuring of adequate supplies per business needs.
• Requisition beverage items from the kitchen and storage.
• Set-up Café for beverage service, including but not limited to, stocking cold station, display cases with appropriate food and beverage, prepping fruits and vegetables for smoothies needed for service.
• Prepare dish washing sinks with proper detergent and sanitizer levels.
• Welcome members and guests as they enter restaurant area, learn their name, and use it with every interaction thereafter.
• Engage members and guests through suggestive selling and menu knowledge.
• Receive orders and enter them into the Point of Sale (P.O.S.) system accurately and immediately.
• Know all the details of your food and beverage menu for your guests’ experience, restrictions, and allergies.
• Communicate any special requests to support staff.
• Prepare hot/cold beverages in accordance with established recipes as needed.
• Deliver orders to guests in a timely manner.
• Ensure every guest check is current and accurate before presenting it to the member or guest for payment.
• Collect payment and obtain member or guest signature for every transaction and room number from hotel guests.
• Assist in the creation and execution of beverage specials and featured menu items.
• Maintain a clean and organized cafe and work area.
• Compose requisition list for the following shift.
• Maintain an accurate daily inventory and records showing any low stock items for ordering purposes to ensure stock is adequately maintained.
• Ensure side work and closing procedures are completed in compliance with company standards.
• Visually inspect all work areas, food service, and ensure they are clean and presentable to members and guests.
• Complies with all Food and Beverage regulations and liquor laws, including but not limited to, checking ID before serving liquor to a member or guest that looks under 30 years of age, etc.
• Report all dining room incidents and concerns with members, guests, or associates to Outlets Manager.
• Support other Food and Beverage outlets as needed/as business dictates.

Education, licenses, & certifications:

• Required: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in same or similar positions in the Food & Beverage industry
• Required: Food Handlers and Responsible Beverage Service Certification(s)
• Required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Essential qualifications:

• Required: At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Required: Reliable and punctual attendance.
• Required: Excellent time-management skills; prioritizing and completing assigned job tasks effectively.
• Required: Travel (by vehicle) for business, training, and/or development.
• Ideal: Bi-lingual oral, speech, and writing skills in English and other languages is an asset in this position
• Required: Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Required Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to convey messages clearly and compose correspondence with correct and proper grammar.
• Required: convey messages clearly and confidently; persuade and effect change positively.
• Required: Capable of working effectively independently with minimal supervision
• Required: Strong analytical skills.
• Required: High attention to detail and accuracy
• Required: Strong organizational skills
• Required: Ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently meet deadlines and produce work in a timely manner.
• Required: Ability to elicit and accept constructive feedback.

Physical Exertion: Medium work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 15 pounds of force constantly to move objects (for example, carts, ice, kegs, tables, chairs, and trays)

We offer excellent Part Time Benefits Packages!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance through the American Worker
• Complimentary Associate Meal per shift
• Professional development and opportunities to grow within a well-respected company
• Hotel Room Discounts, Associate Company Paid Parking, and more!

Pay: Hourly $19.73 USD

Pre-employment background check required, and drug screen may apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer; all individuals are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)