Trading Post Barista - Trading Post Cafe at Estancia La Jolla

Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a distinguished AAA Four Diamond boutique hotel located in the heart of Southern California, offering guests a serene escape with its hacienda-style architecture, lush gardens, and exquisite artwork. This unique property, which dates back to the late 1800s, honors its rich history through its charming ambiance, combining casual elegance with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. With 210 inviting rooms and suites, Estancia La Jolla provides an environment where guests feel truly at home, whether they are visiting for leisure or business purposes. As part of Noble House Hotels and Resorts, a respected collection of luxury hotels and resorts across the Americas, Estancia La Jolla prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through its attentive and dedicated team members. The Barista role at Estancia La Jolla Hotel & Spa is a vital position focused on providing exceptional guest service through the preparation and presentation of high-quality food and beverage products. This role requires a friendly and engaging team member who thrives on connecting with guests and creating memorable experiences. The Barista will be responsible for maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, promptly serving guests with superior service, and offering knowledgeable recommendations about food and beverage selections. To succeed in this role, candidates must possess skills such as patience, empathy, and a strong desire to uphold the hotel's commitment to excellence in hospitality. Belonging to the award-winning team at Estancia La Jolla, named a Top Workplace in San Diego from 2022-2024 and a Top Workplace USA from 2023-2025, employees are welcomed into a culture that values sharp, hardworking team players who also know how to have fun. The hotel fosters an inclusive, supportive environment that encourages diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, seeking individuals who bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives to the team. This position offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401k matching after one year, on-demand pay, paid time off, complementary parking, meals, and generous employee discounts within the Noble House Hotels & Resorts family. Shift requirements include mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, reflecting the operational needs of this dynamic hotel environment. Joining Estancia La Jolla as a Barista means becoming part of a team dedicated to making every guest experience remarkable through superior service and genuine care. Team members have the opportunity to work in an inspiring setting with a focus on community and personal growth, while contributing to the lasting legacy of this historic Southern California destination.

• One year of food service or Barista experience
• Possess basic knowledge of food and coffee preparation
• Must have a general knowledge of coffee beverages served
• Ability to serve the needs of guests through verbal face-to-face interactions
• Perform basic math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to learn and use POS computer systems used at the hotel
• Ability to work on AM, PM, weekend, and holiday shifts as required by operational needs