Amazing opportunity to work at the Gateway to the beautiful Wrangell St. Elias National Park-the largest National Park in the country!
Position: Barista (Seasonal)
Location: Chitina, AK
Seasonal Full Time Position: May 18-August 10 (12 Weeks)
This is a seasonal contract position. Competitive compensation package is DOE plus tips, shared housing included and performance bonus opportunities for completing agreed work dates. Please respond with resume!
SUMMARY:
We are looking to hire hard-working Baristas to join our team for our upcoming season in the town of Chitina, AK. Our business is located on the busy road system 2 hours north of Valdez and 3.5 hours east of Palmer. We offer shared crew housing that is located within walking distance of the coffee shop as a part of the contract. The ideal candidate must be able to present him or herself in a professional manner and maintain a clean appearance at all times. The ideal candidate must be comfortable working shifts with minimal direct supervision and be able to manage peak times with multiple customers while continuing to provide fantastic customer service and producing quality menu items. We operate a robust coffee shop menu with specialty hot and cold drinks, blended beverages, kickers, lotus, heated food/snacks and weekly/holiday specials.
The town of Chitina comes alive in the summer! This area hosts thousands of fishermen each summer and is the last stop before the two-hour drive into the historic town of McCarthy which is home to the famous Kennecott Mines National Historic Landmark. Baristas are welcome to explore on their days off and enjoy the adventure that awaits in this unique and beautiful part of Alaska. We provide transportation for our crew members from Anchorage to Chitina at the beginning of the season and end of the season as part of contract.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greeting customers, taking and fulfilling orders in a timely, accurate and friendly manner.
Operate point of sales system, receives payments, makes correct change, issues receipts and exercises full accountability for assigned cash drawer to include balancing drawer after each shift.
Takes beverage orders, prepares specialty beverages and ensures quality of beverage presentation.
Daily stocking of inventory from backstock and assists management with inventory tracking.
Assists with the unloading, unpacking, organizing and storing of supply deliveries.
Ensures customer’s expectations are exceeded.
Maintains the professional appearance of indoor and outdoor café areas.
Performs sanitary cleaning of all areas and equipment in accordance with state health department standards.
Maintains accurate paperwork such as timecards, inventory and ordering lists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Barista experience preferred.
Must be able to obtain a State of Alaska Food Handler’s Card.
Maintain clean and presentable personal appearance at all times.
Ideal candidate must be able to communicate clearly and concisely and maintain friendly and courteous contact with the public under conditions which may be stressful and busy at times.
Ability to prioritize work, be self-motivated, maintain an attention to detail, while working independently and in a team environment.
Legally able to work in the United States.
OUR MENU:
We offer a large variety of classic hot and iced espresso beverages, blended fruit smoothies, energy drink kickers, lotus beverages, specialty sodas, refreshers, heat and serve breakfast items, smoothie bowls, grab and go snacks (muffins, bagels, etc.) and weekly specials. "Barista specials" may include your favorite drinks or new creative specialties!
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