Barista

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

Baristas possess the knowledge and skills to create and sell handcrafted beverages based on company recipes to the customer. This is a great position for someone looking to get started in the customer service or hospitality fields. Work is split between our traditional coffee shop and concessions inside the theater lobby. Our Food and Beverage team is willing to train for this position and we promote from within.

Located in downtown Tampa, the Straz offers flexible hours, event-based schedules including evenings and weekends, and a team-based work environment. Straz benefits for part-time staff include employee discounts and a 403(b) plan.

Essential Functions :

• Creates a friendly and welcoming environment for Center guests.
• Provides excellent customer service in a professional manner.
• Prepares and serves coffee drinks consistent with the Center's standards.
• Maintains high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Maintains cleanliness in all areas of workspace.
• Reports all equipment problems and maintenance issues to Coffee Shop Manager.
• Assists with restocking and replenishment of inventory and supplies in the Coffee Shop and coffee-related areas.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Work Experience :

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the primary functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at to learn more about the Straz Center.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro