Barista

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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
• Recognition programs
• 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 providing 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 5:00am and/or closing shifts until 8pm.

Starting wage for the Barista position is $22.19 per hour, after 6 months, wage increases to $25.89 per hour and after 1 year, wage increases to $29.59 per hour.

ABOUT HYATT REGENCY

Being part of our Hyatt Regency Vancouver family means always having space to be you. We are passionate about diversity, equity and inclusion. Our teams are a mosaic of cultures, ethnicities, genders, ages, abilities and identities. We constantly strive to reflect the world we care for with teams that achieve and grow together. Be a part of something bigger. Enjoy life every day. Make a difference in the lives of those around you. Love where you work. Join a family that values respect, integrity, humility, empathy, creativity and fun. At Hyatt, diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of our purpose, to care for people so they can be their best.

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

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 5:00am and closing shifts end at 8pm)
• Must have Food Safe certificate
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• 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