Barista;
Listed on 2026-02-12
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Restaurant/Food Service
Food & Beverage, Barista, Cafe / Restaurant, Server/Wait Staff
Fallingwater
, a property entrusted to the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy,designated as a National Historic Landmark and inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is seekinga
full-time Barista
forthe
Fallingwater
Cafe’.
Reporting tothe Executive Chef, the Barista supports daily Fallingwater Café operations by providing excellent customer service, curating espresso beverages, andmaintainingthe highest standards of cleanliness and presentation of items offered in the Café.
Job Duties- Alwaysprovides exceptional and welcoming customer service, andexhibitsprofessionalism in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
- Craftsand serves espresso beverages that meet the established quality and presentation standards.
Follows recipes, serving sizes, andmaintainsconsistency. - Prepares the front-of-house for daily operations, including stocking, organizing, andmaintainingservice areas.
- Maintains the Fallingwater Café’s grab and go and merchandise offerings, which includes restocking and upholding presentation standards.
- Opensand closes the Cafe’ according to established procedures. Ensures readiness for service, and completes end of shift cleaning and closing duties.
- Operates the POS system, processes transactions, and properly applies gift cards, vouchers, and applicable discounts for guests, volunteers, and employees.
- Follows policies and procedures for cash handling and balances inPOSsystem.
- Monitors Café inventory levels and communicates restocking needs to supervisors.
- Maintains cleanliness and organization of all Fallingwater Cafe’ spaces, equipment, and storage areas throughout the shift.
- Follows all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control guidelines.
- Assists with receiving, rotating, and storing products in the Fallingwater Café using proper inventory practices.
- Supports the Conservancy’s cost containment and sustainability efforts, as applicable.
- Collaborates with Kitchen and Café staff to support smooth daily operations.
- Performsadditionalduties and responsibilities as needed.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 stand up to 8 hours.
- Must be able to bend, move, andlift upto 40lbs.
- Ability to work with dangerous equipment;including knives, slicers, and ovens.
- Frequent bending and stooping.
- Work in a hot environment,sometimes withwith/near open flame.
Prior barista experience in a coffee shop or café is preferred.
Strong time management, attention todetailand consistency standards.
Prior customer service experience is preferred.
Knowledge of food safety, storage, sanitation practices, and government regulations preferred.
Must be able to workearlymornings, weekends and holidays and be flexible with schedule and hours.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, time management, and the ability to work efficiently in a structured environment required.
To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or withouta reasonable accommodation.
This is a full-time , seasonal opportunity which includes a comprehensive benefits package .
We offer a robust and competitive benefits package which includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D, short-term disability, long-term disability, 403(a) and 403(b) retirement plans including generous employer match, EAP, and more!
Pay17.60 per hour
Application ProcessPlease send a cover letter, resume, salary expectations, and referral source to wpcjobs and list Barista (Full Time) in the subject line.
Final date to receive applicationsThe Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation / Age.
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