Barista Bango Java BNA Airport

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Barista is responsible for creating an amazing experience by interacting with guests and preparing and serving tea coffee and expresso drinks for the Bongo Java brand. Barista pay is $17 an hour plus tips.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Paradies Lagardère positions including the Barista require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous friendly and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members.

The following are intended as basic requirements. Success will come to the individual who can expand upon these job requirements and truly provide a memorable experience. These requirements/functions may change throughout their employment.

• Must have a passion for the guest!
• Must say Yes Please and Thank You!
• Must smile often!
• Exceed First Class Service standards and behavior with guests business partners and peers.
• Maintain a professional company image by adhering to all grooming and uniform guidelines including slip resistant shoes.
• Warmly greets acknowledges and takes guests drink and food order.
• Operate coffee making equipment. Dismantling and cleaning machinery as needed.
• Prepare and present beverages according to established recipe and presentation standards.
• Accurately total process and collect payments from guests to include but not limited to using the point-of-sale system.
• Handles money processes credit and debit card makes change while complying with the companys Cash Handling and Loss Prevention Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and work to resolve any guest issues or concerns enlisting the assistance of a Manager if necessary immediately.
• Respond to guest inquiries and requests in a timely friendly and efficient manner.
• Assist with new team member training by positively reinforcing successful performance and helping as needed.
• Maintain a clean organized work environment that is free of safety hazards including trash sweeping mopping and dishes.
• Receive positive Secret Shopper scores.
• Ask correct SMG related questions for positive comments.
• Be compliant with all local state federal laws and regulation including those relating to food safety.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE CERTIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Food and Beverage experience is preferred but not required.
• Customer service focused and solution oriented.
• Ability to take direction and collaborate in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a high energy and demanding environment.
• Knowledge of math to figure cost make change and cash handling procedures.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as with other team members.
• Able to work unsupervised for extensive periods and to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with customers and peers.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment.
• Excellent customer service skills and an ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Strong self-motivation leadership and organizational skills.
• Positive interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter able to prioritize and handle various tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and unexpected situations.
• Proficiency required in reading writing and mathematics in English.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. perform essential job functions such as standing bending reaching climbing on a ladder and walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position.