Thegeorgetexas is hiring: 102218- Barista in College Station

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Are you a Customer Service Super Star? WE NEED BIG STARS LIKE YOU!

Come be a part of an AWARD-WINNING TEAM.

CAVALRY COURT & THE GEORGE are located in COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, and are a pillar of the community. Our hotel is unique to the city, and we are looking for outstanding talent to provide exceptional customer service to our guests. We are part of Valencia Hotel Group, a collection of hotels created for today’s passionate traveler. Each of our hotels is intentionally built to showcase modern design and classic character. We are looking for team members who are ready to be empowered to go above and beyond.

REPORTS TO: Outlet Manager

STATUS: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: Provide a warm, friendly, personalized experience for our guests. This includes making and serving coffee, tea, specialty beverages, and maintaining grab-and-go breakfast items. Provide friendly service and an upscale dining experience, including waiting on tables, marketing, selling, and serving all meal items.

Physical Requirements

• Standing/Walking: Constantly. Various surfaces including carpet, tile, and rubber mats.
• Crouching: Occasionally. Lift trays, glass racks, clean, stock shelves.
• Kneeling/crawling: Occasionally. Clean or pick up debris.
• Stooping: Frequently. Load carts and trays while serving food and beverages; expediting.
• Twisting: Constantly. Serve guests, monitor banquet room activity, maneuver through crowds and staff.
• Balancing: Constantly. Carry trays, glassware, and beverage containers.
• Reaching: Frequently. Stock supplies, carry trays, serve at arm’s length extension, set up banquet tables.
• Handling/Grasping: Frequently. Serve food, set up banquet tables, use telephone.
• Fingering/Feeling: Frequently. Write, use adding machine, garnish, fill plates, fold napkins, set tables with silverware, handle hot plates/pans.
• Pushing/Pulling: Frequently. Push warmers, carts, tables, glass and china carts. Average weight: 10 lbs. force. Maximum weight: 20 lbs. force.
• Lifting/Carrying: Frequently. Set up tables, food trays, ice buckets. Average weight: 25 lbs. Maximum weight: 40 lbs.

Working Environment

• Interior of hotel, in all areas of the hotel.
• Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions.
• Exposure to various hazardous chemicals.
• Exposure to food items and beverages.

Duties & Functions

• Contribute positively to the team within the department.
• Greet guests and suggest beverage orders, utilizing upselling techniques.
• Prepare for all requests/beverage orders paying attention to detail (e.g., coffee blend preferences, sugar ratios).
• Follow beverage recipes.
• Serve beverages and prepared grab-and-go food items (croissants, breakfast breads, Danish, fruit, yogurt).
• Maintain sanitary and clean work areas and equipment.
• Work closely with the culinary team to ensure all grab-and-go items are prepared and available.
• Monitor and anticipate guest needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests even when busy.
• Maintain positive guest relations. Be familiar with all hotel services/features.
• Handle guest complaints and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Adhere to payment, cash handling, credit card, and room charge policies and procedures.
• Participate in ongoing training and meetings.
• Comply with Valencia Hotel Group standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maintain regular attendance as required by scheduling.
• Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Essential Skills And Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Hospitality experience preferred.
• Strong English communication and organizational skills.
• Availability to work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Community Service Days.
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Valencia Hotel Group (and all its affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company does not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or ancestry in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other employment condition. We actively seek a diverse and representative workforce.

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