Barista (Part time) in Adelaide, Australia

At Hotel Indigo , we welcome all guests into our neighborhood and share our love for the place we call home. We inspire them to explore and discover different perspectives, so everyone one of them can create new stories of their own. Set in the food mecca that is Adelaide Central Markets, this is a hotel for locals and visitors alike. The first Hotel Indigo launched in Australia, Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets comprises 145 guest rooms, a lively restaurant- Market & Meander, and the iconic rooftop bar- Merrymaker, with panoramic views of Adelaide, we are setting the trend for local dining and cosmic cocktails!

Life’s too short for mediocre cups of coffee. We appreciate just how important it is to our guests that we get their favourite drink order just right. Every single time. So, we’re searching for a barista with exceptional skills, experience, and a double shot of enthusiasm to do just that.

Internally, this role is titled Hotel Services Team Member. We’re a tight knit team, so whilst you’ll be based in our restaurant delivering the ultimate cup of coffee, you’ll be confident supporting the team across the food & beverage operation and your vibrant and accommodating personality will engage guests, ensuring they enjoy a memorable experience when dining with us.

A little taste of your day-to-day

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• A helpful host, local expert, and a proud brand ambassador

• Taking guest orders and making menu recommendations as our go-to coffee expert

• Preparing and serving a wide variety of hot, cold, artisan and specialty beverages

• Effectively preparing a serving a high volume of beverages during service

• Receiving and processing guest payments

• Keeping us well-supplied by ordering, receiving, and distributing essential stock

• Helping set exceptional cleanliness standards across all work areas and equipment

• Minimising waste and keeping your supervisor informed of any unsafe equipment, low supplies, or safety incidents

• Taking on ad-hoc duties to keep the service running smoothly

What we need from you

At Hotel Indigo, we love people that are authentic, confident, and passionate about creating outstanding guest experiences. We are looking for energetic and approachable people, with excellent communication skills, and a can-do attitude! Our Neighbourhood hosts will ideally bring a passion for the Adelaide region; always curious to discover more and share thoughtful suggestions with our guests.

You’ll also have:

• Experience – strong barista skills and previous experience working in a similar position, restaurant or bar is essential.

• Passion for coffee and coffee artistry

• Knowledge of various hot and cold beverage recipes and espresso production and Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

• Articulate- a great communicator, you’ll be warm, welcoming, and easy to talk to

• The ability to work under pressure, remaining motivated

• Your strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories

• The strength to lift, push and pull big objects up to 23 kg, which can also involve bending and kneeling

• The flexibility to work across a rotating roster including mornings, nights, weekends and public holidays

• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certification (Nationally Accredited) & Food Safety Certificate

• Must meet the legal requirement to work in Australia without limitations or restrictions

What you can expect from us

Let’s #GoFurtherTogether and experience a place where you can be yourself, share your ideas, support your personal growth and wellbeing, and be a valued member of an inspirational team.

You’ll be rewarded for your hard work with a suite of benefits that supports you and your family’s wellbeing, including:

• A freshly laundered uniform

• Paid birthday leave

• Hotel perks like accommodation and food & beverage discounts

• Access to our discount retail platform that makes your pay go even further

• Enhanced parental leave

• Proactive paid wellbeing days and flexible work options

• Your career journey will be supported through our lifelong development program

• IHG Career Milestone celebrations

• Transfer of entitlements as you move and grow with IHG

We are proud to be IHG and we know you will be too. Visit IHG Careers to find out more about us.

To find out more about Hotel Indigo Adelaide Markets visit – https://adelaide.hotelindigo.com/

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Hotel Indigo is an upper-upscale lifestyle brand that captures the true spirit of the neighbourhood. With over 150 properties worldwide, we look for individuals that can inspire our guests to make unique discoveries through meaningful connections to the diverse people, places, and cultures of the local area.

Bring your story, to inspire new ones.

Don’t quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you’d be a great fit for the job? We’ll never know unless you hit the ‘Apply’ button. Start your journey with us today.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual’s, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.