Barista

Position Overview

At Park Hotel Kenmare exceptional hospitality is defined by meticulous attention to detail intuitive guest care and beautifully delivered experiences in every corner of the hotel. As a Barista you will be entrusted with crafting and serving premium beverages using the internationally celebrated Blue Bottle Coffee. This role extends beyond coffee preparation and requires a warm polished service style a proactive approach to food delivery and a strong commitment to maintaining the immaculate standards synonymous with Park Hotel Kenmare. The successful candidate will be passionate about luxury service quality products teamwork and creating memorable moments for every guest.

Key Responsibilities

Coffee & Beverage Service

• Prepare and serve an exceptional range of specialty coffees teas hot beverages and cold refreshments using Blue Bottle Coffee products and hotel service standards.
• Ensure every beverage is presented consistently beautifully and to exacting quality expectations.
• Maintain expert knowledge of all beverage offerings.
• Monitor coffee machine functionality grinder calibration milk quality stock freshness and all associated barista equipment.

Guest Experience & Luxury Hospitality

• Deliver warm discreet personalised and professional service to all hotel guests.
• Build rapport with returning guests by recognising preferences and anticipating needs.
• Maintain the highest standards of personal presentation poise and communication at all times.

Food Running & Floor Support

• Support front-of-house colleagues through timely and polished delivery of food items.
• Clear and reset tables promptly to preserve a refined and welcoming guest environment.
• Assist in maintaining smooth communication between kitchen service team and beverage station during busy service periods.

Cleaning Hygiene & Presentation Duties

• Maintain immaculate cleanliness of the kitchen still area and all associated equipment.
• Carry out regular polishing wiping sanitising sweeping mopping waste removal and replenishment duties throughout the shift.
• Support general daily cleaning schedules and deep cleaning tasks as directed by management.
• Uphold all HACCP food safety and hygiene procedures in line with hotel policy.
• Ensure all guest-facing areas remain visually pristine and luxurious in appearance.

Qualifications :

The Ideal Candidate

• A genuine passion for coffee food and exceptional guest service
• Previous barista or café experience is preferred
• A strong eye for cleanliness organisation and detail
• Willingness to support across multiple operational areas including beverage preparation food running clearing and cleaning
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Calmness and efficiency under pressure
• A polished and professional personal presentation
• Flexibility to work mornings evenings weekends and holiday periods

Additional Information :

Some Of Our Benefits:

• Competitive & generous rate of pay.
• Discounted rates on rooms at Park Hotel Kenmare and other Relais & Chateaux properties.
• 50% off Food and Beverages/ 30% off spa treatments & 20% off spa products.
• Free use of spa/ gym facilities.
• Excellent Training and Personal development.
• Complimentary healthy meals whilst on duty.
• Complimentary on-site parking.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time