Starbucks barista Jobs in Sunnyvale, CA

We are searching for an engaging, courteous Barista who is passionate about coffee. The Barista will greet customers, answer their questions, take orders, accept payments, prepare and serve food and drinks. You will also maintain a clean and well-stocked workspace and dining area, update displays, and continuously expand your knowledge of food and beverage quality controls, preparation methods, and presentation.

To succeed as a barista, you should be committed to providing customers with excellent service. You should be positive, friendly, knowledgeable and polite.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments.
• Preparing foods, such as sandwiches or baked goods, and grinding and blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers.
• Packaging food and beverages for sale.
• Selling coffee and tea blends and brewing equipment, highlighting the differences between items and educating customers about brewing methods.
• Cleaning, taking inventory and restocking work and dining areas, emptying trash, and sanitizing equipment and utensils.
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation, and presentation techniques to improve food quality.
• Working in as part of a fun, high-energy team.
• Cooperating and communicating with all serving and kitchen staff.
• Adhering to all relevant health department rules, food safety and quality regulations.
• Handling cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensuring charges are accurate and returning correct change to patrons, balancing the cash register.
• Able to perform high-quality work while unsupervised.
• The Barista will report directly to the F&B supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

EDUCATION

High school diploma required.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Experience in food and beverage preparation or customer service preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The Sheraton Palo Alto, (a Pacific Hotel Management Hotel), functions 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. All associates must acknowledge and understand this fact and be aware that at times it may be necessary to move an associate from their accustomed shift as business dictates.