Barista, Awakening – Kohler Hospitality

Barista, Awakening – Kohler Hospitality

Work Mode: Onsite

Location: Kohler, WI

• This is a Part-Time year-round role*

Opportunity

Do you have a passion for coffee, wellness and working in a fast-paced environment? Does the thought of providing guests with quality food and beverages in a café setting interest you? If so, then the Barista position is for you!

Specific Responsibilities:

• Greets guests with enthusiasm, present them with the menu and take guest orders accurately.
• Suggest food and beverages to the guest utilizing appropriate methods to upsell, to include the health benefits of supplements and superfood smoothie add ons.
• Process payment transactions for internal and external guests in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively to the guest and aid with questions.
• Observe guests and ensure their satisfaction with the food and service. Provide service recovery if necessary and involve appropriate leadership when needed.
• Promptly respond to guests with any additional request or questions regarding menu or supplement offerings.
• Understands and can communicate products and services available at the resort to the guest.
• Assist with stocking, dry goods inventory levels and maintaining the restaurant par stock levels and side station at respected location.
• Utilize all café SOP’s and follow opening and closing checklists consistently.
• Assist Café Coordinator with R&D of monthly drinks specials and monthly smoothie specials at respected location.
• Operate all café equipment to include espresso machine, coffee brewer, vitamix blenders, espresso grinders, cold-brew + nitro taps.
• Prepare and present beverages according to established recipe and presentation standards.
• Serve prepared food items.
• Understand the health benefits that fruits and vegetables provide.
• Collect and process payments from the customer including cash, credit/debit cards and gift cards.
• Maintain clean and hygienic work area.
• Dismantle and clean machinery daily to uphold sanitary standards.
• Display merchandise and supplements in an aesthetic and functional manner.
• Monitor and order inventory if/when needed.
• Complete opening and closing duties for each shift.
• Cross train in back of house operations to include juicing operations if/when needed.
• Complete all tasks as assigned by leadership in a timely manner.
• Must obtain food safety certification if not certified already.

This is a part time position at Awakening, located within Kohler Chocolates. Shifts will vary on weekdays and weekends varying between 6am and 8pm.

Skills/Requirements

• Applicants must be 18+ years or older to apply.
• Weekends are required
• Previous experience or familiarity with varieties of coffee drinks and equipment preferred
• Learn2Serve Certification preferred
• Previous experience with some food preparation preferred
• Strong communication, time management, and attention to detail needed
• The ability to walk and stand for the majority of each shift, and able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

The hourly range for this position is $11.00 – $16.50 plus tips/gratuity. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.

Why Work at Kohler Co.?

Kohler Co.’s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

About Us

Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities. We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.

It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .

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