Job Description Summary

Position Summary

The Café Barista provides excellent customer service and food and beverage preparation for the “Commons” restaurant within the Sonesta Select Hotels

Job Description

Essential Job Functions include:    

Key Job Functions 

Prepare specialty beverages according to Starbucks and Sonesta standards 

Prepare a la carte food according to Sonesta standards 

Operate POS cash register according to Sonesta standards 

Deliver orders to tables according to Sonesta standards  

Maintain overall cleanliness and sanitation of work area and seating area 

Provide excellent service to our clientele 

Participate in departmental meetings 

 

Deliver positive, engaging service to our guests 

You will be excited and engaged in taking care of our guests, creating lasting memories and welcoming guests like family. 

You will consistently deliver our brand pillars by: 

Being positive, personal, and real 

Embracing our local area, sharing insights 

Creating lasting memories 

Build solid relationship with your Colleagues 

 Treat colleagues with respect and dignity 

 Commit 

 Be Authentic and Real 

 Communicate Openly, Honesty and Clearly 

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. The employee is expected to work in other areas of the hotel when needed to assist operations to perform job duties not necessarily contained in this job description. 

 

Qualifications and Skills  

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency. 

 

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment 

Willingness to be flexible and work both the front of house and the café kitchen  

Track record of delivering exceptional guest or client experience 

Appropriate professional appearance and demeanor  

Experience in coffee shop environments strongly desired 

Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors, and co-workers 

Additional Job Information/Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

Medical, Dental and Vision InsuranceHealth Savings Account with Company Match401(k) Retirement Plan with Company MatchPaid Vacation and Sick DaysSonesta Hotel DiscountsEducational AssistancePaid Parental LeaveCompany Paid Life InsuranceCompany Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability InsuranceVarious Employee Perks and DiscountsHospital IndemnityCritical Illness InsuranceAccident Insurance

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.