Barista / Bartender
About the job
Habyt is the largest flexible housing company globally, with a mission to provide access to housing anywhere, for everyone. We develop and manage beautifully designed, community-driven and technologically empowered living spaces to create a modern living concept. Our portfolio has reached 30,000 units in more than 50 cities spread across 3 continents.
We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Barista and Bartender to join our team at Sunlight & Moonshine Owen House. This dual-role position requires a passion for crafting exceptional coffee beverages and mixed drinks, delivering impeccable customer service, and maintaining a welcoming and well-organised establishment. If you're a versatile professional with a deep knowledge of coffee and mixology, and you're eager to provide an exceptional experience to our patrons, we want to hear from you.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Responsible for all service execution (preparation and serve) at the bar, including coffee, tea, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with the Owen House standards and recipes, with highest quality and freshness
- Prepare (air fry / oven bake) and serve food and pastries in the morning and/or snack items to be served at the bar
- Monitoring control of all stations before and after shifts to ensure compliance, cleanliness, polishing and control of all supplies and equipment
- Handle stock requisition, collection, replenishment and disposal of used stock
- Monitoring all operations including all stocks and/or inventory management to ensure they are all sufficient and in good condition for operation and guest service execution
- Preparing all beverages on the menu or as per request of guests; including the selection and mix of ingredients and tasks such as peeling, slicing and garnishing drinks as per the recipes
- Complying with all health, safety and hygiene standards and policies
- Arranges bottles and glasses to maintain an attractive display in the bar area - this includes polishing all glassware and cutlery every shift
- Monitor the guest preferences to propose additions or modifications to the beverage menu
- Have an upsell mindset - continuously look at ways of increasing the bar beverage revenue to ensure exceeding the set budget figures with creative ideas while being mindful of the cost and consumptions
- Find innovative ways of making Sunlight & Moonshine become a great lobby bar
The skills, attitude and experience we require are:
- A valid food handler's certificate (WSQ Food Safety and Hygiene Level 1) and/or bartending licence, where applicable.
- At least 2 years of food and beverage working experience is required for this position
- Knowledge of coffee, tea and mixed drink preparation and presentation techniques
- Service-oriented, good interpersonal and customer service skills. A friendly and approachable demeanour with a strong work ethic.
- Genuine, enthusiastic, empathetic and a strong team player
- An attitude that is keen, willing to learn and guide staff
- You are able to work independently with a good eye for detail
- You are creative and passionate about bar and mixology
- Flexibility in working various shifts, including weekends and holidays