Crescent Hotels & Resorts is hiring: Barista in Reston

Overview

Barista role at Crescent Hotels & Resorts for the JW Marriott Reston Station project. The opportunity focuses on preparing beverages, delivering guest service, and supporting a fast-paced café environment at a luxury hotel location.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare and serve beverages: Accurately prepare and serve coffee, tea, and other specialty beverages according to standardized recipes and customer preferences. Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and other café equipment safely and efficiently.
• Customer Service: Greet guests warmly and provide prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service. Engage with customers to take orders, answer questions, and offer recommendations.
• Maintain Cleanliness and Sanitation: Keep the work area, equipment, and customer seating areas clean and organized. Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handling of food and beverages.
• Cash Handling and POS: Accurately operate the POS system to process payments, handle cash, and issue receipts. Balance cash drawer at the beginning and end of each shift, if applicable.
• Stocking and Inventory: Replenish supplies such as coffee beans, milk, syrups, cups, lids, napkins, and other café essentials. Assist with inventory counts and notify management of low stock or supply needs.
• Product Knowledge: Maintain thorough knowledge of all menu items, seasonal offerings, and preparation techniques. Stay up to date with promotions and new items.

Qualifications & Skills

• Must have the ability to communicate in English. Self-starting personality with an even disposition. Ability to meet standards of appearance. Can communicate well with guests.
• Ability to transport up to 30 lbs. through a crowded room on a continuous basis throughout the shift. Willingness to pitch in and help coworkers as part of a team.

Performance Standards

• Customer Satisfaction: Maintain professional conduct and courteous interaction with guests and associates at all times.
• Work Habits: Meet or exceed hotel standards for procedures, dress, grooming, punctuality, attendance; be adaptable and willing to learn.
• Safety & Security: Adhere to safety and security policies, including proper handling of chemicals and reporting hazards.

Benefits & Compensation

• An hourly rate of $20
• Generous compensation package
• Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates and family
• 401K matching for eligible associates
• Discounts with Crescent managed properties in North America for you and your family

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discriminate against employees or applicants for inquired about, discussed, or disclosed pay unless required by law. Inquiries about pay should be handled in accordance with applicable regulations.