**Why us?** Sage Hospitaity Group is set to hire a service-focused **Barista** to join The Surfing Fox team in providing exceptional guest experiences at The Pierside Santa Monica. Located directly across from the Pacific Park Ferris wheel on Santa Monica Pier, our Santa Monica Beach hotel is an inviting destination for your Southern California getaways. Guests feel at home in beautifully decorated rooms and suites with ocean views and modern amenities and can soak up the SoCal sunshine with a cocktail by the outdoor heated pool, or get energized in our well appointed fitness center. As part of Sage Hospitality Group, we passionately strive to be the best and create excellence in everything we do. We believe in enriching lives one experience at a time. More than a slogan, we empower our employees to make positive impacts on the communities in which we live and work. By providing genuine service we build relationships with our guests and value for our shareholders, and we create unforgettable experiences. We are looking for independent thinkers. Those who harness their entrepreneurial spirit so that it breaks preconceived notions. We’re not afraid to forge our own path. After all, it’s what industry leaders do. That’s why we welcome risk takers and creative spirits alike. No matter your daily role, Sage recognizes that your success is about more than the work you do—it’s really about who you are, which is why we invest in your personal and professional growth. We hope you consider joining us! **Job Overview** The Barista is the foundation of the café. The Barista is responsible for honoring each and every customer by providing excellent customer service and a high-quality product. The Barista is a true professional that displays a positive attitude at all times to ensure the return of our customers who are the reason for our business. **Responsibilities** + Develops enthusiastically satisfied customers all of the time. + Provides quality beverages consistently for all customers + Maintains Quality store operations + Contributes to store profitability + Takes responsibility to learn all aspects of the barista position **Qualifications** **Education/Formal Training** High school education or equivalent experience. **Experience** Previous experience in a customer service role strongly preferred. **Knowledge/Skills** + Must have excellent customer service skills. **Physical Demands** The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. + Must be able to hear timers and coordinate with other baristas. + Must be able to check food quality and read production charts/recipes. + Ability to interact with guests in a positive, hospitable manner. + Must be able to use the cash register/collect money with accuracy. + Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. + Ability to read, write, and communicate in English. + Position regularly involves lifting product cases weighing up to 70 lbs. + Pushing and pulling carts is required. Regular bending to lift items and supplies. No kneeling. + Mobility - regularly moves all around the coffee shop. Continuous standing **Environment** Physically strenuous -prolonged standing, walking, lifting and carrying throughout entire shift in indoor environment. **Benefits** + Medical, dental, & vision insurance + Health savings and flexible spending accounts + Basic Life and AD&D insurance + Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays + Eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching + Employee Assistance Program + Tuition Reimbursement + Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more. + Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral. **ID:** _2024-24917_ **Position Type:** _Regular Full-Time_ **Property** **:** _The Pierside Hotel_ **Outlet:** _Restaurant_ **Category:** _Restaurant Operations_ **Min:** _USD $20.32/Hr._ **Tipped Position:** _Yes_ **_Address_** **:** _120 Colorado Ave_ **_City_** **:** _Santa Monica_ **_State_** **:** _California_ EOE Protected Veterans/Disability