Mainsail Lodging & Development is hiring: Barista (Full-Time) in Macon

Overview

We are looking for a Full-Time Barista. Must have open availability to work morning shift from 6:30 am - 11:30 am and 11:30 am - 4:00 pm.

Role: Barista at Reckon, Hotel Forty Five (Mainsail Lodging & Development). Provide warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service while preparing and serving coffee, tea, and specialty beverages. Ensure a personalized and memorable guest experience with high standards of cleanliness, consistency, and presentation.

What You Have

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a barista, café attendant, or in a guest-facing food & beverage role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of coffee, espresso, and specialty beverage preparation is a plus.
• Prior experience in hospitality or customer service preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent guest service and interpersonal skills with a positive, approachable attitude.
• Cash handling and point-of-sale (POS) system experience preferred.
• Flexible schedule availability, including mornings, weekends, and holidays.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, and specialty drinks according to established recipes and guest preferences.
• Provide friendly, welcoming, and engaging service while taking guest orders and answering menu questions.
• Accurately handle guest transactions, including cash, credit, and room charges.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including coffee machines, counters, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory of coffee, milk, syrups, and other supplies, notifying leadership when restock is needed.
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Assist with stocking, rotating, and maintaining par levels of supplies.
• Support overall Food & Beverage operations when needed, ensuring seamless guest experiences.
• Uphold Hotel Forty Five and Mainsail Lodging service standards with professionalism and hospitality.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend
• Ability to lift and pull 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate clearly
• Corrected vision to normal range
• Ability to work long hours as needed

Mental Demands

• Make sound judgments quickly
• Work on multiple tasks, making appropriate progress toward deadlines
• Able to work independently, take direction, and provide direction to others
• Manage differing personalities within the property, the resort, and the community
• Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
• Ability to work effectively in stressful, high-pressure situations
• Ability to effectively handle challenges in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision | HSA & Flexible Spending Account Options
• Basic Life & Disability Plan Options
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Jury Duty (may vary by state)
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Free meal for all full-service hotel employees

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mainsail is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military service and veteran status, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.