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Located in the heart of Yorkville, Park Hyatt Toronto offers sophisticated luxury, exceptional culinary experiences, and intuitive service in one of the city's most iconic destinations. With striking architecture, thoughtfully designed spaces, and a commitment to personalized hospitality, we create memorable experiences for our guests while providing meaningful opportunities for our colleagues to grow and thrive.

Why should you work at the Park Hyatt Toronto?

• Complimentary meal during shift

• Complimentary hotel nights and discounts at Hyatt properties around the world

• Tuition reimbursement program

• 2023, 2024 & 2025 Great Place to Work Certified

About the Role - Barista

Employment Duration: Temporary, 3 to 6 months

Location: Lobby Coffee Cart

Hourly Rate: $20.00 + Gratuity

Park Hyatt Toronto is seeking a skilled and service-focused Barista to operate our coffee cart. This role is responsible for preparing high-quality specialty coffee beverages while creating a warm, efficient, and polished experience for every guest.

The Barista manages the daily setup, operation, presentation, and closing of the coffee cart. The role also serves pastries and grab-and-go items, processes cashless transactions, monitors inventory, and maintains a clean and organized work area in accordance with Hyatt standards.

• Success in this role requires strong coffee preparation skills, attention to detail, sound organization, and a genuine passion for professional guest service.

• Some of the responsibilities include:

• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service while creating a welcoming experience for guests

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee, espresso-based beverages, and other menu items to order, following established recipes and presentation standards

• Serve pastries and other grab-and-go food items in accordance with food-handling and presentation standards

• Process guest transactions accurately through the cashless Point-of-Sale (POS) system

• Complete the daily setup of the coffee cart, including preparing equipment, products, service ware, and the guest-facing display

• Operate the coffee cart independently and efficiently throughout the assigned shift

• Complete closing duties, including cleaning and sanitizing equipment and surfaces, storing products, and securing the cart

• Monitor inventory levels and replenish coffee, milk, pastries, cups, supplies, and other required products as needed

• Rotate, label, store, and handle products appropriately to support freshness, quality, and responsible inventory control

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well-presented coffee cart and surrounding work area in accordance with Hyatt standards

• Follow applicable health, safety, sanitation, and food-handling requirements and report equipment, product, or operational concerns promptly

• Respond to guest questions and requests knowledgeably and communicate feedback or service concerns to management

• Support opening and closing duties, including end-of-day cleaning and sanitizing of restaurant menus and service areas

• Service-focused personality with a strong commitment to guest satisfaction

• Previous barista or specialty coffee experience preferred

• Knowledge of espresso preparation, milk steaming, beverage recipes, and coffee equipment preferred

• Experience using a Point-of-Sale (POS) system and processing cashless transactions preferred

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Highly organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and quality-driven

• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced guest-service environment

• Ability to follow recipes, sanitation procedures, and Hyatt service and presentation standards

• Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

• Highly motivated, detail-oriented, and quality-driven

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the shift

• Frequent reaching, bending, crouching, and repetitive hand and arm movements

• Ability to lift, carry, and move coffee, pastry, equipment, and supply items as required for daily operations

• Ability to safely operate and clean espresso machines, grinders, and related coffee-service equipment

All Candidates must be in possession of identification proving authorization to work in Canada. This Position does not offer sponsorship of Work Visas. Resumes submitted that cannot fulfill these requirements will not be considered.

Park Hyatt Toronto is dedicated to offering employment accommodation in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Should you be contacted for a job opportunity, please inform the Human Resources department if you need any accommodations.