Barista- Tampa General Hospital Location

Join the team at Wrights Gourmet House at our Tampa General Hospital location. Wrights Gourmet is a Tampa landmark serving guests since 1963. Known for our iconic sandwiches scratch-made desserts and genuine hospitality we are looking for team members who are passionate about quality teamwork and creating memorable guest experiences in a fast-paced and welcoming environment.

Barista

Position Overview:

The Barista creates handcrafted beverages and provides exceptional guest service in a fast-paced environment. This role includes preparing and serving coffee and specialty drinks maintaining cleanliness and safety standards and contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve coffee specialty drinks to Wrights standards.
• Promptly greet and assist guests anywhere on-premises
• Describe and promote beverage offerings seasonal specials and services.
• Ensure all orders are accurate timely and meet quality standards.
• Maintain knowledge of all drink recipes ingredients and customization options.
• Coordinate with culinary and guest services teams to ensure smooth service flow.
• Follow safe food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Maintain a clean organized and welcoming café environment.
• Support other departments to ensure every guest receives the Wrights Experience.

Key Skills & Requirements:

• Operate espresso machines grinders blenders and other café equipment.
• Experience in a café coffee shop bakery or similar food service operation.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with guests managers and team members.
• Calm flexible demeanor under pressure especially during peak hours.
• Solve problems with minimal disruption to guests; escalate when needed.
• SafeStaff certified a plus but will provide training and certification.
• Work productively with limited supervision.
• Attentive to detail and accuracy especially in drink preparation and transactions.
• Basic math skills for handling payments and inventory.
• Can perform all duties of the Cashier and Dining Room Attendant.

Physical Requirements:

• High standards of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Standing for long periods; frequent bending reaching lifting and walking.
• Lift or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced crowded environment.
• Tolerate exposure to heat steam noise and strong aromas.

Other Requirements:

• Consent to pre-employment and post-hire reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• Consent to pre-employment background check (criminal and driving).
• Tobacco-free smoke-free e-cigarette-free facility and grounds.

Benefits:

• Health Dental Life and Disability Insurance (subject to applicable waiting periods)
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days & Paid Leave benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with matching
• Discounts
• Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We do not discriminate based on race color religion national origin sex age disability genetic information or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.