Seasonal Host/Hostess - Part-time

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Job Description Summary

Sonesta Nashville Airport is seeking to fill the position of barista in the Starbucks located within the hotel. The candidate will be responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer and represents our company in a professional manner. The Barista is responsible for opening and closing the coffee shop daily. As a cashier, you are responsible for handling money, greeting guests and providing great experience for our customers. This position could be full or part-time.

Job Description

Candidates will be responsible for serving all products with friendly, individualized attention towards each customer and represent our company in a professional manner. The Barista is responsible for opening and closing the coffee shop daily. As a cashier, you are responsible for handling money, greeting guests and providing great experience for our customers.

Responsibilities include:

* Open and close the shop according to established policies and procedures.

* Operate an espresso machine and other shop equipment to prepare drinks and pastries per established procedures and customer requests.

* Anticipate customer and store needs by constantly evaluating the environment and customers for cues.

* Reconcile the cash register daily using daily sales report.

* Maintain appropriate standards of cleanliness in the shop. Maintain appropriate storage standards for food items.

* Communicate with the Restaurant manager regarding all equipment maintenance concerns and non-equipment related issues or concerns.

* All other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Qualifications and Skills

• Attentive, friendly, helpful and courteous to all guests, managers and fellow employees.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work quickly without compromising quality.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
• Must be able to stand and exert fast-paced mobility for entire shift.
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
• Food handlers and TIPS certificates required.
• Previous front-facing guest service experience required.
• Must read, write and speak the English language fluently.
• Experience with computerized cash registers preferred.

Additional Job Description Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match (available the first day of the month after hire date)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days (2 weeks of vacation, 6 sick days, 10 paid holidays per year)
• Free parking
• Free shift meal
• $60 Shoes for Crew credit per year
• Fun, family environment
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts (over 1,200 hotels world-wide)
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts
• Hospital Indemnity
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.