EXPERIENCED CAFÉ BARISTA REQUIREDWork in the stunning setting of Mount Congreve House & Gardens in Kilmeaden Co.Waterford. The Stables Café in Mount Congreve is a busy environment now under new management. We're expanding our team to enhance customer experience.Barista Job OverviewWe are hiring an experienced Café Barista with prior Café experience to join our busy establishment in the heart of County Waterford. This is a day-time position, offering an enhanced work-life balance.In the Barista role, you will greet customers cheerfully, courteously and professionally, take orders, prepare specialty food & beverage items and fulfill orders. Your main goal is providing an exemplary customer experience to all Café & Mount Congreve patrons. You must be able to work fast and efficiently, yet maintain composure under pressure and always be cheerful and friendly. Delivering an extraordinary level of customer service that results in strong repeat business is a must. Success in this role will be demonstrated by delivering a high level of customer satisfaction and working effectively in a high performing, team environment.Barista Job Responsibilities and DutiesProvide a welcoming, engaging and friendly environment to all customers; engage with new and regular customersPrepare and serve hot and cold beverages such as speciality coffee and teas, and other food products (e.g., sandwiches, cakes, baked goods, etc.)Accurately take customer orders including all preferencesProvide menu assistance to customers to get them what they want while serving them efficiently to maintain appropriate customer flowMake product recommendations, highlight various brewing methods and upsell other menu itemsReceive and take payments (cash, card, mobile)Provide and plate or package menu items for either on premise consumption or take-outMonitor proper operation of coffee machine and other food equipment; resolve and/or report any equipment problems promptly for resolutionHelp track food and supply inventory (e.g, in display cases, behind counter, etc.) and assist with restocking as necessaryHelp maintain and keep all serving, food & beverage preparation and common areas sanitary and cleanFollow all health and safety guidelines and proceduresProvide customer feedback and response to new menu items to store managementLearn and stay current on all menu items, ingredients, brewing and preparation methods and specialty/new itemsBarista Job RequirementsMinimum 1-2 years prior barista or related retail food & beverage customer-facing experiencePositive, customer-friendly attitude with strong interpersonal communication skillsObsessed with product quality and delivering outstanding customer serviceSelf-motivated and trustworthy, able to work with minimal supervisionStrong client-facing, interpersonal communication skillsTeam player; always open to helping colleaguesStrong attention to detailAbility to meet regular, consistent and punctual attendance schedulesFlexibility to work different shifts as needed during peak seasonsFamiliarity with coffee brewing and tea preparation equipment preferredPrior barista training / on job experiencePositive prior work experience referencesOwn Transport Essential as Mount Congreve is not on public transport routesCompetitive rate of pay on offer.Full-Time, Part-Time & Weekend positions considered for the ideal candidate.Join our team today, we look forward to hearing from you.Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PermanentPay: From €14.50 per hourAbility to commute/relocate:Kilmeaden, County Waterford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)Language:English (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (preferred)Work Location: In person