BARISTA / BREAKFAST BARTENDER
Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach / Veranda Restaurant & Bar
Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach is seeking an energetic, guest-focused Barista/Breakfast Bartender to deliver an elevated morning beverage and food experience within our increasingly bar-forward concept. This position combines professional coffee and espresso preparation, breakfast bartending, and oversight of our Veranda Grab N Go program.
In addition to preparing specialty coffee drinks and morning cocktails—including Bloody Marys and mimosas—this team member will be responsible for merchandising and serving baked goods, preparing heat-to-serve breakfast sandwiches, and maintaining a fresh, convenient selection of Grab N Go items.
The ideal candidate combines beverage knowledge, warm hospitality, attention to detail, and the ability to create a welcoming social experience for hotel guests and local patrons. This is more than a traditional barista position—the Barista/Breakfast Bartender will serve as an ambassador for Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach, Veranda Restaurant & Bar, and our complete food and beverage program.
Key Responsibilities
Coffee and Beverage Service
- Prepare and serve espresso-based beverages, brewed coffee, teas, specialty drinks, and other nonalcoholic beverages according to established recipes and presentation standards.
- Prepare and serve breakfast cocktails, including Bloody Marys, mimosas, screwdrivers, bellinis, and other approved alcoholic beverages.
- Accurately measure and pour alcoholic beverages while following established recipes, portion controls, and responsible-service practices.
- Verify guest identification and comply with all Delaware alcohol-service laws and hotel policies.
- Monitor guest alcohol consumption and recognize when service should be slowed or discontinued.
- Maintain thorough knowledge of beverage ingredients, preparation methods, flavor profiles, allergens, alcohol content, and available substitutions.
- Prepare the coffee and breakfast bar for daily service, including brewing coffee, stocking liquor and mixers, preparing garnishes, organizing ingredients, and verifying that equipment is operating properly.
Veranda Grab N Go
- Oversee the daily presentation and operation of the Veranda Grab N Go food selection.
- Receive, stock, display, rotate, and serve baked goods while maintaining freshness and an attractive presentation.
- Properly prepare and heat breakfast sandwiches and other approved heat-to-serve items according to established instructions.
- Follow all required temperature controls, holding times, sanitation procedures, and food-safety standards.
- Clearly label, date, rotate, and store food products using proper first-in, first-out procedures.
- Monitor product quality and remove items that no longer meet freshness or presentation standards.
- Maintain accurate product availability and replenish the Grab N Go display throughout the shift.
- Monitor sales and product demand to help management identify popular items and minimize food waste.
- Keep all food displays, heating equipment, refrigeration units, counters, and storage areas clean, organized, and properly maintained.
- Promote Grab N Go offerings to guests looking for quick and convenient breakfast options.
Guest Service and Sales
- Provide engaging, personalized service while building rapport with hotel guests and local customers.
- Create a lively, bar-forward atmosphere by confidently discussing coffee selections, cocktails, baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and other available offerings.
- Take guest orders accurately and process payments through the Toast point-of-sale system.
- Promote breakfast selections, specialty beverages, upcoming events, dining specials, and Veranda Restaurant & Bar’s daily Happy Hour from 4–6 PM.
- Make thoughtful recommendations and identify opportunities to increase sales without creating a pressured guest experience.
- Respond professionally to guest questions, special requests, and concerns, involving a supervisor when appropriate.
Operations and Teamwork
- Maintain a clean, attractive, organized, and fully stocked service area throughout the shift.
- Follow all recipes, portion standards, sanitation procedures, food-safety requirements, and alcohol-control policies.
- Monitor inventory levels and notify management when coffee, liquor, wine, mixers, baked goods, sandwiches, dairy products, syrups, cups, garnishes, packaging, or other supplies need to be reordered.
- Properly clean and maintain espresso machines, coffee brewers, grinders, refrigeration units, heating equipment, bar tools, and other equipment.
- Assist with opening and closing procedures, cash handling, liquor accountability, side work, and daily cleaning responsibilities.
- Support breakfast service, Veranda Restaurant & Bar, the hotel marketplace, banquets, and other food and beverage areas when business levels require.
- Work collaboratively with the culinary, restaurant, front desk, and management teams to provide a seamless guest experience.
- Follow all Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach standards, policies, safety procedures, and grooming requirements.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Previous barista, bartending, restaurant, hotel, food-service, or customer-service experience is preferred.
- Experience preparing espresso beverages and basic cocktails is strongly preferred; additional training may be provided.
- Experience using the Toast point-of-sale system is a plus but is not required.
- Must obtain and maintain any alcohol-service or food-safety certification required by the hotel or applicable law.
- Working knowledge of responsible alcohol service, proper pouring techniques, and basic cocktail preparation.
- Basic knowledge of food handling, temperature control, product rotation, and sanitation practices.
- Strong guest-service and communication skills with a friendly, outgoing personality.
- Ability to learn beverage and food recipes and consistently reproduce them according to established standards.
- Comfortable making recommendations and promoting hotel, restaurant, and Grab N Go offerings.
- Ability to operate a point-of-sale system and accurately handle cash and credit-card transactions.
- Strong attention to cleanliness, presentation, organization, and detail.
- Ability to remain composed, efficient, and welcoming during busy service periods.
- Dependable, punctual, and willing to work as part of a team.
- Must be available for early mornings, weekends, holidays, and seasonal schedule changes.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift or carry up to 30 pounds.
What Success Looks Like
A successful Barista/Breakfast Bartender at Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach does more than prepare an excellent cup of coffee or a perfectly balanced mimosa. This team member creates memorable guest interactions, maintains an inviting morning bar, offers a fresh and appealing Veranda Grab N Go selection, practices responsible alcohol and food service, and supports revenue growth through thoughtful recommendations.
This position plays an important role in establishing our lobby as a vibrant beverage, dining, and social destination throughout the day.
Cambria Hotel Rehoboth Beach is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Pay: $22.50 - $27.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Why are you the best fit to join our team in this role?
- Are you interested in working in other departments (i.e. banquets/events, guest services, etc.)? Please elaborate as to which might be of interest.
Experience:
- Barista: 2 years (Preferred)
- Bartending: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
