Raines Company is hiring: Barista / Cashier in Columbia

Overview

Barista / Cashier role at Raines Company – The Lantern Columbia. This position is part of the morning team tasked with starting guests' day on a happy note.

Position Summary

The Barista / Cashier is part of The Lantern Columbia's morning team that starts a guest's day off on a happy note. The Barista / Cashier will set up the work and guest areas, make all coffees, enter the breakfast orders into the Point of Sale system, and serve guests while keeping the guest area (lobby) inviting and clean.

About Raines

Established in 1988 as a family-owned business, Raines has grown into a fully integrated development, management, and investment company that develops, operates, and owns the world’s leading hotel brands as well as boutique hotels. Raines maintains a family-oriented culture that emphasizes building relationships with associates, partners, and the communities where we operate.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision benefits, 401K, a generous PTO program, and the opportunity to join a winning culture recognized for rewarding our best with opportunities to advance their career within the company.

Essential Job Functions

• Greet guests, provide expert information on all breakfast offerings.
• Maintain pastry display, counter top, storage, and front of house areas in a clean and presentable manner at all times.
• Prepare and present all breakfast items, including coffees, using standard recipes and kitchen equipment.
• Bring breakfast items that originate in the kitchen to the guests in a timely and friendly manner.
• Accurately post all transactions into the POS, close all tickets.
• Engage guests throughout their visit in a friendly and caring manner; try to remember names.
• Assist guests with requests as appropriate.
• Comply with all health and safety regulations.
• Be a great teammate.

Experience and Education

Experience as a barista, food runner, or busser is great but not required. We hire for heart, we'll train for the technical stuff. Experience in hotels, restaurants, or related fields in customer service is great but not a deal breaker. Certifications as required by Federal, State, or Local agencies like ServSafe are preferred; if not held, the company provides an opportunity to become certified. Minimum high school diploma, Certificate of Completion, GED, or equivalent.

EEO

Raines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Additional information

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Pre-employment background check required.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

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