Host

Coppin's at Hotel Covington & First District Café are looking for a dedicated Host/Barista to join our team!

You will work in a positive, fast-paced, beautiful environment and make meaningful connections with people from around the world as well as our awesome local regulars.

No coffee experience? No problem! We offer on the job training with an experienced coffee expert. We also offer competitive wages (plus tips), full time benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, and the opportunity to grow within our thriving company! Apply today to join our rockstar team at Coppin's & First District Café!

Barista Job Requirements:

• Make and serve specialty coffee and tea beverages

• Speak and interact with guests

• Follow health and safety guidelines

• Be punctual and able to observe regular and constant attendance

• Contribute to a positive team environment

• Experienced and comfortable with working busy shifts and multi-tasking

• Friendly, outgoing and dedicated to outstanding customer service and name recognition

• Tidy and self disciplined

• Detail-oriented and passionate about product quality

• Ability to work with little to no supervision

Host Job Requirement:

• Greet guests in a warm and inviting manner

• Set up the host stand and review reservations

• Open the restaurant for business at the prescribed time each shift

• Inspect the cleanliness of each section of the dining room and check each table prior to opening to ensure its proper set

• Inspect every menu and list to ensure their condition and appearance

• Develop a complete working knowledge of the menus, menu ingredients and what is unavailable for the day

• Assign seating, taking into account service standards

• Maintain a station chart and cover count for the restaurant

• Answer telephones according to hotel standard and take reservations or provide information regarding the restaurant or any other hotel service

• Serve and clear food and beverage items in an unobtrusive and professional manner

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Fluency in English both, verbal and non-verbal

• Conducts self in a most professional manner at all times to reflect standards

• Available to cross train as directed

• Attend all required meetings and trainings

• Maintain a good working relationship with other associates by promoting teamwork and fostering a harmonious working climate

• Partake in a positive work ethic and surrounding environment

Standards:

• Able to work alone without direct supervision

• Demonstrate high degree of drive and determination

• Recommend service and product improvement to better the operation

• Keep work area clean and tidy at all times

• Follow proper payroll and uniform policies

• Properly hand and report associate and guest accidents

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures and standards

• Assist with responsibilities and duties in other departments as assigned by management

• Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel

Hotel Covington does not discriminate based on disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws. Hotel Covington is a smoke-free, drug-free facility, and equal opportunity employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid training

• Referral program

• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Coffee shop

• Restaurant

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop

• Upscale casual restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift

• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Covington, KY 41011: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)

• Barista experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: 2 locations within walking distance of one another