Barista – Part Time

At The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne, no two days are the same. As a Food & Beverage Attendant / Barista, you'll be at the centre of creating exceptional guest experiences—whether that's serving the perfect morning coffee, delivering outstanding dining experiences, or making someone's day with a thoughtful touch. Join a team where luxury hospitality, genuine connections, and teamwork come together.

Job description:

• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based beverages, tea, and other specialty drinks in accordance with established recipes and standards.
• Operate and maintain coffee machine, coffee grinder, and other beverage equipment.
• Monitor beverage quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Greet and engage guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Take and process food and beverage orders, offer recommendations, and address guest inquiries or concerns.
• Ensure prompt, accurate service with high standards of presentation.
• Monitor inventory, assist with ordering and restocking, and rotate stock to reduce waste and ensure freshness.
• Polish cutlery and other items to maintain cleanliness and quality.
• Collaborate with kitchen, bar, housekeeping, and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as needed.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations, and report maintenance or safety issues promptly

About You: 

• Barista skills highly regarded
• Able to start early morning shifts and work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• An up-to-date Victorian RSA 
• Relevant experience in a similar role 
• Basic wine knowledge highly regarded
• Ability to prepare essential cocktails
• Working rights in Australia 
• Proficient in English and confident in delivering storylines to guest 
• Enthusiastic to escalate your career
• Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment 
• Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude 
  
   

Your Benefits

• Enjoy complimentary meals every day in our Employee Dining Room.
• You gain access to industry leading digital and classroom based training resources, plus opportunities for cross-exposure across departments.
• Earn more when you successfully refer a new employee. (Terms & Conditions apply)
• Birthday Perks: enjoy your special day with a paid day off
• We celebrate your success through awards and recognition events.
• Enjoy exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, technology, and more with mPerks.
• Opportunities to participate in a vibrant calendar of fun, associate-focused events.
• Dedicated appreciation events to honour your career milestones with the company.
• Travel the world with exclusive hotel discounts for you and your loved ones across Marriott International.
• 24/7 Assistance Programme offering confidential support for your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Receive 20% off in all food and beverage outlets within Marriott properties.
   

We are an Equal Opportunity employer and recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity.