Barista

HMSHost is part of Autogrill S.p.A. – the world’s largest provider of food and beverage services for travelers. Along with the rest of the Autogrill Group, we are recognized industry leaders who create innovative dining locations at airports and on motorways worldwide. With 37,000 associates and revenues of more than $2.8 billion, we use our experience and global reach to offer travelers an unparalleled blend of local, regional, and international brands.

The Barista is responsible for fulfilling orders and completing sales transactions within a Starbucks establishment and performing other support functions which may include cleaning the food preparation, customer seating or stock areas and maintaining inventory; performs all other responsibilities as directed by the business or as assigned by management. This is a non-exempt position and typically reports to the Store Manager.

* Greets customers and takes food order; provides information about products and looks for opportunity to "up-sell" products * Prepares all drink orders to Starbucks and company standards * Operates a cash register and receives payment from customers in cash or credit card, accurately counts and provides change to customers as required, and follows all HMSHost customer service and cash handling policies and procedures * Educates and informs customers about the differences among coffee beans, coffee preparation and home brewing methods * Cleans and stocks customer area * Follows company and Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those for safety and security, to ensure the safety of all partners during each shift * Maintains a calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating to standard and to set a positive example for the shift team

* Demonstrates the ability to interact with the public and coworkers in a friendly, enthusiastic and outgoing manner * Requires the ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions * Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers * Requires the ability to learn and maintain knowledge of Starbuck's products and procedures * Some cash handling and customer service experience preferred