Barista
HobNob Coffee and Wine Bar
1000 Walnut Street
Des Moines,
IA
50309
Position Summary:
We are seeking a positive, service-oriented, energetic and self-motivated Barista to join our team. The Barista will work closely with the hotel’s Food & Beverage team. This position’s 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.
Job Requirements:
- 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.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
About HobNob Coffee and Wine Bar
An Authentic European-Style Café
Located just beside the hotel lobby, our easily accessible coffee and wine bar carries the rich legacy of the original Hobnob for eighty years. Enjoy light conversations over locally roasted coffee and curated wines.
Hobnob Coffee and Wine Bar is named after the original Hobnob eatery from the 1940s. Open to guests and locals alike, the bar provides a casual ambiance of the European countryside and approachable downtown elegance.
About Hotel Fort Des Moines, Curio Collection by Hilton
A historic base where presidents stayed
A favorite among presidents and celebrities including Elvis and Johnny Cash, our restored 1919 hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We're in the center of downtown Des Moines, a mile from the Wells Fargo Arena. The Iowa State Capitol is less than 10 minutes away, and we're 15 minutes from the Iowa State Fairgrounds.
Proudfoot & Bird
Fine Dining in every aspect. Proudfoot & Bird, named after the original Hotel Fort Des Moines architects, pays homage to the glamorous days of years past with every detail. Adorned with stunning marble tables, intricate gold ceiling inlay, plush soft seating, and grand circular bar we have recreated a time that was filled with elegance, extravagance, and indulgence. Housed in the historic Hotel Fort Des Moines, we have taken every step possible to protect a valued piece of Des Moines’ cherished history. Two semi-private dining rooms are available, seating eight and 10 guests, respectively. Comprised of handmade pastas, humanely raised poultry, waterfowl, prime cuts of beef, sustainably caught seafood and locally sourced produce, Proudfoot & Bird’s menu consists of world class fare. Timeless cocktails, local/regional beer selections, and a carefully curated list of award-winning wines have been chosen to pair perfectly with our culinary vision. We look forward to serving you
About First Hospitality
ABOUT FIRST HOSPITALITY
At First Hospitality, our mission is to care for you on our journey together.
Founded in 1985, First Hospitality has curated a forward-thinking reputation. Successfully investing and managing hotels throughout the country, our passion for harnessing data to plan ahead means we don’t just follow industry trends, we create them. This means creating value for our investors, opportunity for our employees, comfort for our guests, and trust for our partners.
First Hospitality is focused on achieving together through integrity, caring service, leadership, ownership, teamwork, full living, and inclusivity and social good. We're thrilled for all we've achieved and believe we're still building our legacy of success.
JOIN THE TEAM!
First Hospitality believes we do better when you do better. That's why we're committed to helping you build a future through comprehensive training and extensive career development opportunities. We provide all employees with competitive wages, benefit enrollment options from the first day of employment, paid time off from the first hour worked, holiday pay, 401(k) retirement savings, and more!
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