BARISTA (FULL TIME)

About the role

We are hiring immediately for full time BARISTA positions at the American Express Centurion Lounge in Seatac, WA. We're looking for people who share our passion for food and hospitality to join our team and see the FLIK difference, where a job isn't merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

Responsibilities

• Makes and serves coffee/espresso drinks and related food and beverage items
• Prepares espresso orders for customers and catering using standard measures and recipes
• Enters orders accurately into POS device; accepts cash and charge payments
• Replenishes condiments, beverages and general supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service area
• Ensures proper presentation, portion control and maintenance of proper serving temperatures; follows HACCP standards
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils
• Ensures proper food preparation by using approved recipes and following prescribed production standards
• Keeps display equipment clean and free of debris during meal service
• Cleans equipment and workstation thoroughly before leaving the area for other assignments
• Greets customers courteously and interacts in a manner to ensure customer satisfaction
• Relays relevant concerns from customers to supervisors
• Serves customers quickly and efficiently, and prevents delays in serving lines
• Demonstrates a complete understanding of daily menu items and accurately explains them to customers
• Serves as an advocate of selling techniques to the customer by establishing good communication and assisting in the buying decision-making process
• Ensures all display foods are merchandised attractively per standards
• Serves food neatly and attractively per standard
• Handles food according to HACCP guidelines and standards for quality food-service operations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Previous food, coffee, and customer experience required
• Open availability required, including holidays and weekends
• Full time schedule; hours and days may vary
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation

Pay

$21.00 per hour to $23.00 per hour.

Benefits

Full-time positions offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and paid holidays.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Additional perks: Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations, plus paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws. Parking is also provided.

Internal Employee Referral Bonus Available.

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