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Barista

The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

2301 York Road
Oak Brook, IL 60523

Hotel with 153 Rooms
Managed By First Hospitality
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Compensation: Starting at $15.00 per hour plus tips, Full-Time
PM Shift

What’s in it for you…

  • Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1!
  • Paid time off available from DAY 1!
  • Holiday pay available from DAY 1!
  • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days!
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations!
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities!

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

Posted September 22, 2026

About The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection

Lose Yourself In History at Our Oak Brook Hotel

Follow Chicago icons' footsteps and reserve a hotel room at the Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection. A beacon of style and class since the 1960s, our Oak Brook, IL hotel is easily accessible from O’Hare and Midway airports. A sense of grandeur marks your arrival at the hotel as sumptuous furnishings and impressive artwork greet you. 

After check-in, explore attractions like the Brookfield Zoo or Oak Brook Center shopping—or immerse yourself in the energy of downtown Chicago. 

Upon your return, relax in luxury hotel accommodations equipped with superb bedding and modern features, followed by a session in the fitness center. Dinner options include the Colonial Room, Coa, and the Polo Lounge. 

Meeting and wedding guests appreciate our elegant, European-inspired event spaces. Our motto is Ubi Tempus Quietus, or “where time rests.” So travel to a bygone era of refinement while staying at our renowned Oak Brook hotel.

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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