Barista -Las Brisas

Company: FM Restaurants HQ LLC
Location: Laguna Beach
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join the XRG Team: Where Passion for Hospitality Meets Limitless Opportunities! At Xperience Restaurant Group (XRG), our foundation is built on the unwavering dedication of team members who exude a relentless passion for hospitality. We have set our standards high, never settling for anything less than the extraordinary, because at XRG, we believe in delivering not just meals but unforgettable eXperiences. If you're one of those individuals, we invite you to join our XRG Team! Why XRG? Here's a Taste of What We Offer: Competitive pay: Your hard work deserves more than just a paycheck. Enjoy competitive pay that recognizes your dedication and skills. Flexibility: Strike the perfect balance between work and life with our flexible hours. Your time matters, and we value your well-being. Career Growth Opportunities: We thrive on promoting from within, fostering XperienceRealGrowth for every team member. Unique Culture: Our Core Values set us apart, making the XRG culture truly unmatched. Join the XRGFam and eXperience the difference. Team Member Dining Discounts: Savor the perks of being part of our team with exclusive dining discounts for you and up to 5 guests. Employee Referral Program: Share the joy of being part of the XRG team with others. Financial Well-Being: Exclusive Credit Union Benefits, including Checking/Savings, Loans, and Financial Education. Partner Perks: Unlock discounted rates on theme parks, travel, apparel, sports tickets, and more! Sick Time: Offered in eligible states (CA, CO, AZ, MA, MD, WA, NY, NV, IL), we've got you covered! Health Insurance: Take care of your well-being with comprehensive health insurance for our full-time team members. Join XRG, where every team member is a valued part of our journey. Discover a workplace that goes beyond expectations, a place where your passion meets endless possibilities. Certified Top Workplaces- 5 years running! Pay Rate: $16.90/Hour, Plus Tips opportunity! PURPOSE The Barista will prepare and serve specialty coffee, other beverages, and select food items to patrons. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and serves hot and cold beverages, such as coffee, blended coffee, and tea, to patrons; correctly customizes orders as requested. Describes product details to customers. Receives and processes customer payments. Serves prepared foods and baked goods including sandwiches, biscotti, muffins, or bagels. Ensures customer service stations are properly stocked with paper products or beverage preparation items. Cleans and sanitizes all equipment, utensils, dishes, and work/ seating areas. Ensures proper functioning of freezers, refrigerators, and heating by routinely checking temperatures in that equipment. Stocks supplies or retail products; may inventory, order, or receive products as directed. Assists and/ or completes additional tasks as assigned QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS High School Diploma preferred Proof of eligibility to work in the United States 18 years of age Possession of or the ability to possess all state required work cards Minimum of one (1) years related experience Familiarity with Opentable Proper lifting techniques Guest relations Sanitation and safety Full service restaurant operations Ability to communicate effectively and assertively in the English language, both verbally and in writing with staff, clients, and the public WORKING CONDITIONS The working conditions described below are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Work indoors and/or outdoors, exposed to hot and/or cold surfaces, steam, and wet floors Work in an environment that is subject to varying levels of noise, crowds and smoke, the severity of which depends upon guest volume Fast paced, high volume, full service restaurant Work varied shifts to include days, nights, weekends and holidays PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Ability to walk long periods of time Ability to stand for long periods of time Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Ability to repeat the same movements for long periods of time Ability to understand the speech of another person Ability to speak clearly so listeners can understand Ability to push and lift up to 50 lbs Ability to reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of duties, which you as a Barista are expected to perform in your normal course of work. It is by no means an all-inclusive list but is merely a broad guide of expected duties. You should understand that a job description is neither complete nor permanent; it can be modified at any time with or without notice.

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