Barista

About the role

The Barista creates a warm, inviting experience for guests by preparing coffee drinks, handling food orders, and delivering excellent customer service. This role requires strong communication skills, attention to cleanliness, and the ability to work in a fast-paced setting that may include casino-floor conditions such as noise and secondhand smoke.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests, take coffee and food orders, and maintain positive service throughout their visit.
• Prepare coffee beverages and coordinate food orders accurately and efficiently.
• Perform financial transactions and process guest payments.
• Keep menus, tools, and the workstation clean, organized, and fully stocked.
• Answer the coffee bar telephone professionally and assist callers as needed.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary work environment in compliance with food-handling standards.
• Promote a fun, friendly, quick, comfortable, clean, and safe atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain a food handler’s card and gaming authority licensing.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Comfortable working varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and in environments with noise and secondhand smoke.

About Us

For more than two decades, Cherokee Casino has been Oklahoma’s premier destination for gaming, live entertainment and extraordinary experiences. The brand currently owns and operates nine properties across Northeastern Oklahoma. Each features its own unique offerings yet all share in Cherokee Casino's commitment to quality. Guests can enjoy slots and table games, multiple hotels, a delicious array of dining options, live entertainment from local and national acts, horse racing, golf, a KOA campground, meeting and event space, and monthly promotions. Cherokee Casino also offers players impressive perks and benefits through One Star Rewards. As the brand continues to expand its offerings and footprint, Cherokee Casino remains dedicated to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home. Here's what awaits you: Health & Wellness: Choose from top-notch health plans, 24/7 Telemedicine access, and on-site health clinics (at select locations). Financial Security: Grow your future with a generous 401(k) match and paid vacation, sick time, bereavement, and holidays. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy flexible spending accounts, maternity/paternity leave, and voluntary benefits for added peace of mind. And More: Earn incentives based on performance, refer friends and get rewarded, and enjoy discounts and holiday appreciation gifts.

About The Team

Immerse Yourself in World-Class Hospitality with Cherokee Nation Entertainment Thrill, excitement, and entertainment await at Cherokee Nation Entertainment, one of the largest and most successful tribal businesses in the country. As the gaming and hospitality business of the Cherokee Nation, CNE owns and operate a diverse portfolio of leading brands, including Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa, nine Cherokee Casinos across Northeastern Oklahoma, and Gold Strike Casino Resort in Tunica, Miss. Step into a world of possibilities: Gain experience delivering exhilarating gaming across electronic games, table games, and poker rooms. Help deliver legendary live entertainment from national and local acts at iconic venues like Hard Rock Live. Master your culinary craft at our diverse restaurants, from casual to upscale dining. Deliver smiles and unforgettable experiences, becoming a master of guest service and table-side magic. Help guests unwind in luxurious hotel accommodations and world-class amenities like pools, cabanas, and golf courses. More than just entertainment, we are committed to the well-being of the Cherokee Nation and the communities that it calls home. We offer exceptional career opportunities with competitive benefits and a chance to be part of something truly special.

Company

Cherokee Nation Entertainment