Barista

Job Description

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

Job Title: Barista
Category: Full time
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 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 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 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.