Barista

Reports to: Coffee Bars Supervisor

Category: Seasonal (April - Mid October in Hoonah, Alaska)

Salary Range: Hourly with tips and bonus potential

Summary:

A Barista position at Icy Strait Point is focused on making specialty coffee and tea beverages in a timely and courteous manner. This position also rings up purchases and assists with other tasks as needed in the Coffee Bars.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Conduct all activities and decisions according to Icy Strait Point’s guiding principles: BAP: Best, Authentic and Profitable.Perform all duties by providing outstanding service efficiently in an ever-friendly demeanor.Collect and process payment; accurately enter and record all menu items into the POS system.Provide quality beverages and food products consistently for all customers by adhering to recipes and presentation standards.Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products.Possess or gain in-depth knowledge of coffee specialty drinks and techniques.Able to function well and calmly in times of high-volume activity and stress.Maintain a clean and organized workspace.Willingness to shift to other stations and/or assignments as needed including Retail Cashier.All other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Work on your feet most of the day with minimal break time (lunch is often “on the fly”).Maintain consistent attendance and punctuality.Ability to organize and prioritize under pressure while maintaining a calm and pleasant demeanor.Effective and friendly communication skills with guests, coworkers, and management.Comply with company dress code.Retail & Barista background a plus.Ability to learn quickly.Able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.Team-oriented.Able to lift and carry freight and move up and down the stairs multiple times a day.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat.Prolonged periods of standing, walking over 5 miles a day.Must be able to lift 40 pounds at times. Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.Willing to live in a remote, rural community Comfortable traveling by small plane or ferry to and from a remote settingAble to walk and drive on gravel roads in inclement weatherMust be able to obtain and maintain a TAPS card and Alaska Food Handler’s Card.

Icy Strait Point is a Native-owned and operated enterprise and offers Native Preference under P.O. 93-638.