Barista – Starbucks

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive colleagues who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Our colleagues select us because we provide amazing opportunities, growth and development, a caring and inclusive culture, and fantastic benefits like:

Discounted lodging accommodations at Hyatt worldwide
Discounts on food and beverage
Discounted transit passes
Wellbeing programs
Recognition programs
Tuition reimbursement
Excellent training and professional development

Hyatt Regency Vancouver is seeking a dedicated; customer service oriented Regular Barista to join the Starbucks Team.

This position will provide service in the Starbucks located in the lobby of the hotel.

This position is responsible for fulfilling guest orders; preparing beverages in accordance with menu standards and provide a welcoming and clean environment for guests. This is a fast paced position with constant customer interaction and cash handling. This person must have exceptional communication skills as well as superior guest service abilities.

Interested applicants MUST be available to work various shifts including weekends and holidays. Shifts could either be opening shifts which start at 5:30am on weekdays or 6:30am on weekends and/or closing shifts until 7pm.

Starting wage for the Barista position is $18.98 per hour, after 6 months, wage increases to $22.14 per hour and after 1 year, wage increases to $25.30 per hour.

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether its career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

You’re more than welcome

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining Canadian work authorization.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Must have a true desire to satisfy the needs of others in a busy and fast paced environment
Must have an open and flexible availability to work various shifts which would also include weekends and holidays (opening shifts would start at 5:30am weekdays and 6:30am on weekends and closing shifts end at 7pm)
Must have Food Safe certificate
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must remain positive at all times
Must be an excellent team player and able to work with a diverse group of individuals
Must remain professional at all times
Must have previous customer service experience
Previous cash handling experience preferred
Must possess good upselling skills
Must have excellent and refined communication skills
Previous Starbucks experience is not a requirement but would be considered an asset
Previous coffee shop experience is an asset
Knowledge of a second language is an asset

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

Constant standing throughout shift
Frequent walking throughout the shift
Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling and lifting (up to 30lbs)
Occasional ascending or descending stairs and ramps
Must be capable of performing repetitious duties