COTALAND Barista

COTALAND BARISTA

Circuit of The Americas (COTA) is a 365-entertainment destination for world-class events located in Austin, TX. The sports and entertainment portfolio at COTA is unmatched in the country with Formula 1 US Grand Prix, NASCAR and MotoGP attracting global fans during championship races on the famed Circuit and Live Nation producing over 30 headline concerts every year at the Germania Insurance Amphitheater. COTALAND is an amusement park with over 30 attractions and experiences, including first-of-their-kind roller coasters.

The Barista at COTALAND is responsible for preparing and serving high quality coffee and specialty beverages while delivering friendly, efficient service in a fast-paced theme park environment. This role plays a key part in the guest experience by maintaining speed, accuracy, and consistency during high traffic operating days and special events.

Requirements & Essential Functions:

• Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks, brewed coffee, teas, and specialty beverages according to COTALAND standards.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers, point-of-sale (POS) systems and other equipment safely and accurately.
• Deliver friendly, engaging guest service while managing high-volume order flow.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of barista stations, equipment, and service areas.
• Stock and replenish coffee, milk, syrups, cups, and supplies throughout the shift.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and allergen-awareness procedures.
• Support the opening, operating, and closing duties of the café location.
• Communicate guest feedback, equipment issues, and supply needs to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with culinary, stewarding, and front-of-house teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong people skills; can effectively communicate and relate to all levels within and outside the organization; create and build positive and productive relationships.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong guest service and communication skills
• Attention to detail, consistency, and quality.
• Dependable, punctual, and team oriented
• Ability to multitask and remain calm during peak service periods.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Barista or Coffee Shop Associate in a fast-paced environment; prior theme park, entertainment venue, or high-volume guest service experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Physical Demand & Work Environments:
• Ability to stand, sit, use hands to handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, twist, push/pull.
• Ability to stand/walk for long periods.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
• Work in extreme environments outdoors throughout the year.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud during events.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

COTA strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.