Barista

Job description

Company Description

Sofitel Singapore City Centre, an iconic hotel which opens in October 2017 will form part of a mixed-use development at Tanjong Pagar Centre, a multi-billion dollar development, which will become Singapore’s tallest building at 290 meters set around landscaped parkland and direct MRT station access.

The 223-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will offer chic designed rooms, 4 Food and Beverage options, a ballroom, and several meeting rooms, fitness and pool facilities.

Job Description

·  Responsible for preparing and serving all products, including espresso based and other bar drinks, giving individualized attention towards each customer.
·  Take on shift duties and responsibilities for the cashier.
·  Maintain set standard of quality, service, product and cleanliness at all times.
·  Support inventory management, ordering and operations.
·  Prepare or serve hot or cold beverages, such as coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees/teas and bar drinks such as cocktails and mocktails.
·  Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment.
·  Provide customers with product details, such as coffee blend or preparation descriptions.
·  Initiatives for continuous improvement on beverage elements.
·  Plan continuous improvement activities within the team.
·  Create new coffee/ tea beverage recipes based on customers' profiles and beverage preferences.
·  Monitor the preparation of coffee-based beverages and teas.

Qualifications

·  Able to converse in English.
·  Able to perform well during high-volume peak hours.
·  Agile, energetic & team player.
·  Charismatic and enthusiastic in meeting new people and forging client relationships.
·  At least 3 years of experience in specialty coffee and the coffee industry.
·  Infectious love of coffee and has high enthusiasm to share knowledge and skills.
·  Be a model barista, with excellent communication skills and customer service.
·  Excellent knowledge of FOH systems, ordering and inventory.
·  Understand health and safety, and basic food hygiene practices.
·  Focused perspective on what a high-functioning coffee bar looks like and how to execute.
·  Detail oriented, punctual and well disciplined.
·  Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
·  Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.