Barista

241 rooms | 6,000 sq. ft. meeting/event space

Amenities: pet-friendly, indoor pool, on-site dining, warm chocolate chip cookies upon arrival, fitness center, EV charging.

Located near downtown Salt Lake City, this property provides convenient access to top attractions, including Rice-Eccles Stadium, City Creek Center, Temple Square, and the Salt Palace Convention Center. With Salt Lake City International Airport just 10 minutes away, it offers an engaging environment for hospitality professionals serving both business and leisure travelers.

We are seeking a Barista with open availability to join our team. This position is responsible for preparing and serving coffee and other beverages to customers according to the recipes and standards of our Café. Must be able to work as part of a team to help take orders, prepare beverages and provide timely, courteous and efficient service to customers to ensure they have a joyous experience.

Job Responsibilities:

• Greeting customers in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
• Preparing and serving beverages such as drip coffee, espresso-based drinks, tea and other specialty drinks
• Preparing and serving food items such as sandwiches and pastries
• Answering customers’ questions about menu choices
• Promoting and recommending menu options to customers
• Taking payment from customers
• Tracking and ordering inventory for cafe and beverage supplies, such as coffee beans, milk, napkins and cups
• Maintaining espresso machines, grinders, coffee machines and other equipment by cleaning, troubleshooting and scheduling repairs
• Keeping the work environment and cafe seating area clean, sanitary and organized
• Responding to and resolving customer concerns or complaints
• Evaluating and modifying processes to improve efficiency and quality of service

Requirements and skills:

Previous work experience as a Barista

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Knowledge of sanitation regulations

Flexibility to work various shifts

Basic math skills

Ability to gauge customers’ preferences

Excellent communication skills

High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

HRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.