We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Olympic as our new Part Time 4th Ave Barista! Are you passionate about the art of coffee-making and creating delightful coffee experiences for guests? 4th Avenue Espresso Bar, located at the prestigious Fairmont Olympic, is looking for a talented and customer-focused Part Time Barista to join our team. If you have a love for coffee, exceptional customer service skills, and a warm and welcoming attitude, we’d love to have you on board!
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcomes customers with courtesy and ensures their satisfaction, addressing any concerns to supervisors
- Prepares espresso orders according to established recipes and measurements while accommodating customer preferences
- Accurately enters customer orders into the POS device, processing payments in cash or by credit card
- Maintains the cleanliness of the service area, restocking condiments, beverages, and supplies as needed
- Possesses a thorough understanding of daily menu offerings and effectively communicates them to customers
Qualifications
What will you bring to this role?
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior barista experience preferred
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
- Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected
- Must hold authorization to work in the USA
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must possess a valid Washington Food Worker Card
- Must be able to read, write and speak English
- Must possesses excellent communication skills
- Must be professional in appearance and demeanor
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends and holidays
- Must have a passion for creating an exceptional experience for all guests.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must be able to stand on feet throughout the shift, with intermittent periods of walking
Additional Information
Employee Benefits:
Join our team and enjoy a range of exclusive colleague perks, including complimentary upgrades, extended stays, discounted stays across Fairmont & Raffles properties, special dining and wellness discounts, and added luxuries to enhance your experience. We believe in taking care of our team, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded with exceptional benefits.
What’s in it for you:
- $22.18 per hour + tips
- Parking Discounts
- Paid meal breaks with complimentary meals served in our Staff Dining room
- Learning programs through our Academies
- 401K Retirement plans with a 4% match for all colleagues
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
- Fun, elegant atmosphere with amazing colleagues!
Our Values
Respect: We value the needs, ideas and individuality of others. We treat everyone with fairness and dignity.
Excellence: We make genuine connections, and we cherish every opportunity to make the people around us feel special.
Belonging: We celebrate our differences. We support each other and we always stand together.
Empowerment: We have authority to take initiative and anticipate moments that create unforgettable experiences.
Integrity: We build trust through mutual respect and being authentic.
Diversity & Inclusion
Fairmont is committed to creating an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Company Description
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Join a dynamic team and be part of a network of 90 spectacular properties, and 34 more in the pipeline, in 30 countries around the globe. Our properties are located from the beaches of Hawaii, to the unspoiled national parks of Canada, to the heart of London, to the deserts of the United Arab Emirates.
About Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Since 1924, the Fairmont Olympic Hotel has stood at the center of Seattle, not just geographically, but culturally. Generations of guests have arrived and left as part of the story: dignitaries and rock stars, brides and business titans, locals marking milestones they’ll tell their grandchildren about.
Our colleagues don’t just work here. They hold the keys, to a guest’s first unforgettable Seattle visit, to a memory that outlasts the stay, to the moments that make the us the Olympic.
Join the legacy. A century of stories has been written here; become part of what’s written next.
About the Application Process:
At Fairmont, we want to bring out your highest potential. Shortly after applying, you will receive an email from our partner AssessFirst prompting you to create a profile and complete a questionnaire. This is a mandatory step for your candidacy to be considered as it enables us to explore your compatibility with this role and our culture of luxury excellence.
