Barista

Job Description

BARISTA - Tahosa Coffee House at Camp St. Malo Shrine
Near Estes Park, CO

Job Title: Barista
Category: Full time, Seasonal
Location: Tahosa Coffee House at Camp St. Malo Shrine, near Estes Park, Colorado
Reports To: Manager of Tahosa Coffee House
Salary: Hourly + Tips
Start/End Date: APRIL 2026 - OCTOBER 2026

If you want the experience of being on mission at a coffee house in the beautiful Rocky Mountains, serving delicious drinks, giving an unforgettable experience to people stopping to visit Camp St. Malo Shrine from all over the world - this is your shot!

Tahosa Coffee House is located at Camp St. Malo Shrine near Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Colorado - home to the beautiful St. Catherine's Chapel (the Chapel on the Rock). Mt. Meeker, a 13,911' peak, serves as the backdrop of our property and the 100+ year old stone building where the coffee house resides.

We are looking to find a faithful, hospitable, skilled individual to serve full-time from the months of April to October, 2026, over our busy season here at Tahosa. Applicants should be excited to extend true Christian hospitality to our guests while working in a fast-paced atmosphere, with coffee shop experience (which is preferable) or the eagerness and ability to be trained as a barista. Our goal is to foster an encounter with Christ through our joyful, professional service and outstanding products. *Housing is included with the full-time, seasonal position.*

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Preparing all styles of coffee drinks, tea drinks and other specialty drinks
• Warming and serving pre-made food
• Handling cash & other forms of payment
• Making proficient sales transactions using our point-of-sale system (Square)
• Maintaining proper cash drawer balances
• Having thorough knowledge of St. Malo Shrine property, mission, and history
• Demonstrating impeccable product knowledge
• Able to make recommendations and suggestions to customers
• Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
• Stocking coffee, food, cups/lids, etc. throughout the shift
• Properly labeling and dating perishable items
• Keeping up with dishwashing as-needed
• Performing opening, closing & side duties - setting up/breaking down the self-service station, cleaning countertops & tables, sweeping/mopping the floor, etc.
• Answering questions accurately and with charity
• Encountering the person in front of you with interest and respect
• Supporting and contributing to the mission and overall success of Tahosa Coffee House
• Handling customer feedback and concerns with patience and kindness

Other Duties:
• Performing duties which require bending & reaching
• Lifting & transporting boxes of inventory/glasses/dishes, etc.
• Standing or walking on the floor, for up to 8+ hours
• Maintaining a well-groomed appearance
• Following all uniform guidelines
• Practicing all safety & sanitation standards
• Recycling products as diligently as possible
• Remaining calm in a fast-paced atmosphere
• Demonstrating a high level of organization, attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Displaying a joyful demeanor toward coworkers and customers
• Exhibiting Christian values and a missionary spirit

Personal Attributes: Hard working, joyful, able to work under minimal supervision.

Education/Experience: Previous cafe, coffee shop, or restaurant experience preferred.

Special Skills/Equipment Requirements:
- You will need a car to get to/from work.
- You will be required to don a Tahosa Coffee House apron and adhere to all clothing guidelines.

*Housing is included with the full-time, seasonal position.*

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Ellen Seta at ellen.seta@campstmalo.org

About the Employer

We at Tahosa Coffee House strive to engage our guests with eye contact and a genuine smile - meeting their needs, serving them excellent quality beverages tailored to their liking, and encouraging a time of rest and contemplation through the beauty of our location and the kindness of our staff, in light of the truth of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.