Cafe Barista / Cashier

Description

Step into the Heart of Lodi’s Culinary Scene

Maison Lodi is more than just a café – it’s a gathering place where the old-world traditions of French baking meet the relaxed sophistication of California wine country. Under the culinary guidance of acclaimed Chef Charlie Palmer and Appellation’s Chief Culinary Director Thomas Bellec, we celebrate Lodi’s agricultural bounty with thoughtfully crafted menus, artisan breads, rotisserie-roasted dishes, and local wines – all served in a space that’s as welcoming as it is beautiful.

The Cafe Barista / Cashier prepares and serves deli food items, hot and cold beverages, including various types of coffee and tea. The responsibilities include educating customers on our drink and food menu, making recommendations based on their preferences, upselling special items, taking, and making the orders. This is a part time position that requires flexible availability including weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Take food and beverage orders 
• Prepare and serve food and/or beverage orders to recipes, in a timely and efficient customer friendly fashion while maintaining Towne Corner Café & Market standards and protocols 
• Operate a cash register and receive payment from guests accurately, knowing how to accurately count back change and follows all cash handling policies and procedures 
• Greet all guests with professionalism while maintaining the company’s high standard for excellence in hospitality 
• Maintains a calm professional demeanor during peak periods of high volume
• Address any guest concerns promptly and professionally
• Anticipate guests’ needs
• Set up and closing responsibilities, to include restocking guest areas and product displays 
• Monitor and communicate replenishment needs to kitchen and/or manager / supervisor
• Knowledgeable about all products so you may provide our customers with information about them and look for an opportunity to upsell those products 
• Follows company operational policies and procedures including those for safety and security to ensure the safety of all guests and co-workers during each shift
• Thank guests for coming and encourage their return

Compensation & Benefits:

•         Pay: $16.90 hourly rate plus gratuity averaging $22.00 to $27.00 per hour
•         401(k) Matching
•         Aflac Supplemental
•         Team Member Discount

GROW WITH US

Born from the elegant merger of the culinary and hospitality worlds, Appellation is much more than a typical hotel company. Inspired by its name, this new hotel brand brings together the best of local elements in a new way: a hotel collection powered by people, connected by food, and defined by place - All designed to celebrate its destinations’ culture, community, and craftsmanship. 

Developed by visionary co-founders Charlie Palmer, one of America’s best-known, award-winning chefs and pioneer in the American hotel-restaurant model, and Christopher Hunsberger, a 30-year veteran of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and its former president of North Americas. 

Appellation Lodi – Wine & Roses Resort and Spa offers the perfect setting for romantic getaways, special occasions, business events, and more. As San Joaquin’s leader in hospitality and culinary excellence, we provide a strong team atmosphere and career growth opportunities in various fields, including hotel industry, culinary arts, event planning, spa & wellness, administration, and management.

Our resort is located in Lodi, California, a hidden gem in the heart of Northern California’s wine country that offers an exceptional quality of life with a welcoming small-town feel. Home to award-winning wineries, a charming downtown, and a close-knit community, Lodi is known for its beautiful weather, abundant outdoor recreation, and relaxed pace of life. The cost of living is significantly more affordable than many major metropolitan areas, at approximately 41% lower than San Francisco, 28% lower than Los Angeles, and 21% lower than Napa. With convenient access to Sacramento, the Bay Area, and Lake Tahoe, Lodi is an ideal destination for professionals and families seeking career growth alongside a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle.

Visit https://www.appellationhotels.com/hotels/california-lodi/ to learn more about our resort.

Requirements

• At least 1 year Barista experience
• Customer service skills 
• Knowledge of how brewing equipment operates
• Adapts well to change 
• Is effective at working multiple priorities and tasks, working under stress, time management and exercise good judgment with guest and employee situations and challenges
• Must have flexibility in performing different job roles within the department
• Good interpersonal skills and perform simple problem solving
• Work varying schedules to reflect the business needs including weekends, and holidays
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

In order to perform the duties and requirement for this job, you must have the following physical abilities:

Constant: walking, standing and repetitive use of hands, arms and legs

Frequent: grasping and bending of the neck, taste and smell. twisting of neck & waist, power grasping, fine manipulation, reaching above, below and at shoulder level, use hands and finger to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls based on business

Occasional: pushing and pulling and exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity and wetness.