Barista / Bartender I Istoria, a Member of Design Hotels (Season 2026)

Barista/ Bartender

About us

Empiria Group owns, manages, and operates a distinctive collection of luxury hotels and villas, members of The Luxury Collection and Design Hotels™ by Marriott International , located in some of Greece’s most iconic destinations: Santorini, Paros, and the Peloponnese .

With more than 30 years of expertise and a team of over 400 associates , Empiria Group is driven by a shared purpose: to create space for joy through elevated hospitality experiences . Our culture is shaped by four core values — finding joy, always elevating, exuding passion, and leading with purpose — guiding everything we do.

At Empiria Group, hospitality is more than a profession. It is a craft, a mindset, and a journey of continuous growth.

Role Overview

The Barista / Bartender is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverage selections while delivering warm, professional, and personalized service. The role ensures that the bar and café areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness and organization, manages POS transactions accurately, supports seamless service in collaboration with the wider hotel team, and actively promotes signature offerings, while fully complying with all health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare and serve a wide range of high-quality coffee, espresso beverages, cocktails, and other drink selections, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and exceptional presentation.
• Welcome guests warmly and engage with them professionally to understand preferences and provide personalized beverage recommendations.
• Present and describe beverage offerings and menu items in an engaging, knowledgeable, and confident manner.
• Maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and organization in all bar and café areas, including equipment, glassware, tools, and workstations.
• Handle cash transactions and process payments accurately through the hotel’s point-of-sale (POS) system.
• Monitor, restock, and manage bar and café inventory, ensuring adequate supply levels and proper storage at all times.
• Collaborate closely with the wider hotel team to ensure smooth service flow and timely beverage delivery, particularly during peak service periods.
• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards, maintaining a safe and professional working environment.
• Assist with the setup, preparation, and breakdown of bar and café areas at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Actively promote the hotel’s beverage offerings, including seasonal specials, signature drinks, and new menu items, enhancing the overall guest experience.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests, including customized or special-order beverages, ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction.

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Barista or Bartender in a 5-star hotel or luxury hospitality environment .
• Strong knowledge of coffee preparation and cocktail service; relevant certifications will be considered an advantage.
• Degree or diploma in Hospitality, Tourism, or a related field will be considered an asset.
• Excellent command of the English language; knowledge of additional languages will be considered an asset.
• Experience with MICROS or other POS systems is preferred.

Candidate’s Profile

• Genuine passion for delivering consistently exceptional guest service.
• Pleasant, professional, and customer-oriented personality with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to effectively respond to a variety of work situations.

At Empiria Group, our hotels are more than workplaces — they are environments where people grow, evolve, and find purpose.

• Staff accommodation with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
• Half-board meal plan (Breakfast & Lunch).
• Continuous training and development opportunities.
• Career growth opportunities within Empiria Group and across Marriott International properties worldwide.

At Empiria Group we are proud to foster Equal Employment Opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All applications are considered strictly confidential. After careful consideration of all the resumes received, we will only contact the candidates who meet the requirements of the job to arrange an interview. ​

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