Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Barista

Crescent Hotels & Resorts  •  Houston, TX (Onsite)  •  23 days ago
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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks to brand standards
  • Provide personalized, anticipatory service to guests, creating a welcoming and refined atmosphere
  • Maintain expert knowledge of coffee origins, flavor profiles, brewing techniques, and seasonal offerings
  • Ensure the coffee bar area is impeccably clean, organized, and visually appealing at all times
  • Handle guest orders accurately and efficiently, including customized requests
  • Upsell menu items and promote signature beverages and pastries
  • Collaborate with culinary and front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service
  • Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering and stock rotation
  • Adhere to all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines

Qualifications:

  • Previous barista or specialty coffee experience in an upscale café, hotel, or restaurant preferred
  • Strong knowledge of espresso machines, grinders, and brewing methods
  • Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-standard environment while maintaining attention to detail
  • Flexible schedule, including mornings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Attributes:

  • Experience in luxury or boutique hotel environments
  • Certification in barista skills or coffee education (e.g., SCA)
  • Knowledge of latte art and advanced beverage techniques
  • Multilingual abilities are a plus
Crescent Hotels & Resorts

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we believe success is the product of direct contact and experience. This guiding principle drives every aspect of hotel operations throughout Crescent. Recognized as one of the industry's top third-party hotel management companies, Crescent is committed to delivering excellence in hotel operations, profitability, and guest service through a hands-on approach and practical experience.

Crescent’s foundational service offering is third-party hotel management of upper upscale full-service and luxury hotels and resorts in the US and Canada. The portfolio includes luxury lifestyle assets as well as hotels and resorts within the premier brands by Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt. At Crescent, we are more than just a collection of hotels, we are a progressive company determined to be the employer of choice in the hospitality industry. Strong core values related to customer service and associate satisfaction account for the continued success of our company. Crescent seeks and recruits energetic, innovative individuals who have a desire to work in a results-driven environment. Our success is the direct result of everyone working together toward a common goal: To deliver exceptional service to our valued guests and provide a high quality work environment for our associates.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we expect our leaders to embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, strive to execute flawlessly and recognize our most important asset is our PEOPLE. We know our associates look to their leaders to embody the corporate culture. Our leaders’ passion and dedication will inspire you who, in turn, will share that enthusiasm with our guests.

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Fairfax, Virginia
Year Founded
2001
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