Barista – The Pass Café at Paso Robles Inn

Compensation: $16.90 per hour + Tips

About The Pass

The Pass by Charlie Palmer is the new restaurant at the historic Paso Robles Inn, opening early 2027. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Pass offers modern, approachable cooking with the polish of fine dining. It joins Cattlemen's Bar and Salina Rooftop as part of the Inn's dining collaboration with Chef Charlie Palmer. The Pass Caf serves espresso drinks, coffee and tea, fresh pastries from our in-house pastry program, and grab-and-go items.

The Role

We are looking for baristas who love coffee and hospitality. You will craft espresso drinks and coffee to The Pass standards, serve pastries and caf items, and start each day right for Inn guests and locals alike, often as the first face they see in the morning.

Responsibilities

Coffee and beverages

Prepare espresso drinks, drip coffee, cold brew, tea and other caf beverages to recipe and spec.

Dial in espresso at opening and adjust the grind through the day for consistent taste.

Steam and texture milk, including plant-based alternatives, and pour consistent latte art.

Know the coffee menu, origins, roast profiles and brew methods well enough to make recommendations.

Guest service

Greet every guest warmly and promptly, maintaining a professional manner and appearance at all times.

Take orders accurately in the POS (Toast), including modifiers and allergies, and process payments and room charges for hotel guests following cash-handling policy.

Know every caf item, including pastries and grab-and-go, with ingredients and allergens (dairy, nuts, gluten).

Keep the pastry case and grab-and-go display stocked, labeled and attractive.

Keep the line moving during the morning rush with speed and accuracy.

Thank guests as they leave, invite them back, and share Google review cards as part of the property's review program.

Hotel and property

Know the Inn: hours and offerings for The Pass, Cattlemen's Bar and Salina Rooftop, plus local Paso Robles recommendations.

Support coffee service for The Pass dining room and banquet events as needed.

Caf operations and standards

Open and close the caf: set up equipment, brew, stock stations, count the cash drawer and clean.

Clean and maintain the espresso machine, grinders and brewers daily, follow the backflush and descaling schedule, and report equipment problems right away.

Follow the California Retail Food Code, including milk and dairy temperatures, labeling, dating and rotating product (FIFO), and sanitizing.

Stock coffee, milk, cups, lids and syrups to par, tell the manager when items run low, and record waste on the waste log.

Attend pre-shift lineups and know daily specials and 86'd items.

Follow all hotel policies, safety procedures and emergency procedures.

Required Qualifications

A friendly, professional manner with guests.

Clear written and spoken English.

Comfortable using a POS system, basic math and handling payments.

California Food Handler Card within 30 days of hire.

Availability for early-morning shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Team-oriented, with a passion for hospitality, coffee and the guest experience.

Preferred Qualifications

1 year of barista experience in a specialty coffee shop, caf or hotel.

Latte art skills.

Toast POS experience.

Bilingual English/Spanish.

Physical Requirements

The minimum physical requirements include but are not limited to:

Lift and carry up to 40 pounds, including cases of milk, coffee and supplies.

Stand and walk for an entire shift.

Work around hot equipment and steam, with repetitive hand and wrist motion.

Bend, twist, reach, push, pull, stoop and kneel.

Hear, understand and communicate clearly in person and on the phone.

Work in a busy, fast-paced environment with early-morning and variable hours.

What We Offer

Hourly pay + plus tip share.

Training with the Charlie Palmer Collective service team and our coffee partner.

Room to grow across The Pass, Cattlemen's Bar and Salina Rooftop.

Equal Opportunity

CCC Management II LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to complying with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all other applicable equal opportunity laws. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [email protected]

CCC Management LLC participates in E-Verify. Upon hire, your employment will be contingent on proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States, which will be confirmed through the federal E-Verify system.