Barista
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The Rackhouse Tavern
Lexington, KY, US
Summary
The Barista is responsible for preparing high-quality coffee and specialty beverages while maintaining a clean and organized workspace. They must engage with guests to provide exceptional service and ensure all orders meet brand quality standards.
Job Description
Barista
As a Barista, you’ll create a welcoming experience by preparing high-quality coffee and specialty beverages with speed and precision. You’ll engage with guests, maintain a clean and organized workspace, and ensure every order meets brand and quality standards. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering great service with a smile.
Key Responsibilities
- You will be the bright start to our guests' mornings, serving up delicious coffee and espresso drinks with a smile.
- Your daily tasks will include operating coffee and espresso machines, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and providing exceptional customer service.
- You will report to the Beverage Manager or Bistro Supervisor.
- A career as a barista can lead to opportunities in various roles within the hospitality industry, such as bartender, beverage manager, or even food and beverage management positions.
Education & Experience
Hotel experience is always a plus! Applicants should have
- No educational minimum is required
- Previous experience in a similar or related position
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required—with or without reasonable accommodations
- Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
- A warm, professional demeanor that reflects HVMG’s Culture of Excellence
This position may require a varied schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Please share your scheduling needs.
Why Our Associates Love HVMG
- Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
- Flexible scheduling
- Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Full healthcare benefits: medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
- Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts
About HVMG
Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."
We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.
The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position, nor should it be construed as a contract.
HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, promotion, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
HVMG sets the hospitality industry standard of excellence as an employer, operator, and trusted partner. Our commitment to our Purpose – Be Excellent in all we do so our associates, guests, and partners LOVE us! – drives us to provide hotel solutions with uncompromised quality and integrity.
Led by a team of hospitality management and real estate experts who have successfully maximized results together for more than 15 years, our fully integrated platform of hotel solutions ranges from third-party management to acquisitions and development to project management. HVMG prides itself on being one of only a small percentage of 3rd Party Managers approved to manage all major full service brands: Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, & Marriott.
HVMG’s formula for success relies on cultivating the talent necessary to achieving premium performance to support growth and investing in development relationships. Whether we’re acting as third-party manager, joint-venture partner or just as an advisor, HVMG thrives on solving complex challenges with proven strategies that focus on maximizing value.
“Hospitality Ventures Management Group has an outstanding performance history – they are one of our most results-oriented and seasoned operators. HVMG’s relentless focus on serving our guests, coupled with their ability to transform assets, is second to none. We regard HVMG as one of our very best partners.”
–Shawn McAteer, VP Brand Performance Support, Embassy Suites Hotels
Learn more about the HVMG Team and our proven track record by exploring our site, or contact us for more information.
HVMG sets the hospitality industry standard of excellence as an employer, operator, and trusted partner. Our commitment to our Purpose – Be Excellent in all we do so our associates, guests, and partners LOVE us! – drives us to provide hotel solutions with uncompromised quality and integrity.
Led by a team of hospitality management and real estate experts who have successfully maximized results together for more than 15 years, our fully integrated platform of hotel solutions ranges from third-party management to acquisitions and development to project management. HVMG prides itself on being one of only a small percentage of 3rd Party Managers approved to manage all major full service brands: Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, & Marriott.
HVMG’s formula for success relies on cultivating the talent necessary to achieving premium performance to support growth and investing in development relationships. Whether we’re acting as third-party manager, joint-venture partner or just as an advisor, HVMG thrives on solving complex challenges with proven strategies that focus on maximizing value.
“Hospitality Ventures Management Group has an outstanding performance history – they are one of our most results-oriented and seasoned operators. HVMG’s relentless focus on serving our guests, coupled with their ability to transform assets, is second to none. We regard HVMG as one of our very best partners.”
–Shawn McAteer, VP Brand Performance Support, Embassy Suites Hotels
Learn more about the HVMG Team and our proven track record by exploring our site, or contact us for more information.