About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Perched on a rocky promontory high above the Ionian Sea, the iconic San Domenico Palace welcomes you to a 14th-century convent reimagined. Swim in our clifftop infinity pool, stroll in magnificent Italian gardens, soak in the history, savour Michelin-starred dining and escape into a Four Seasons world of timeless beauty.
About the role
Reporting to the Restaurant Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating daily tasks at your coffee station during Breakfast service. You will oversee the preparation of all coffee and hot beverage orders, ensuring consistent quality in every drink while following established standards for recipes, portioning and presentation. You will complete mise en place and set up the caffetteria station for service, always maintaining a safe and sanitary work environment as per HACCP, correctly dating products and ensuring all perishables are kept at proper temperatures. You will help check pars and assist in implementing plans and actions to reduce waste, while ensuring all guests receive the highest levels of service and beverage excellence consistently.
What you will do
1. Participates in the preparation of coffee and beverage items according to guest orders of consistent quality following recipe standards, as well as portion and presentation guidelines; complete mise en place and set-up of the coffee station for breakfast service.
2. Start beverage items that can be prepared ahead of time, ensuring production levels do not exceed estimated needs.
3. Operate, maintain and properly clean coffee machines and related equipment, including espresso machines, grinders, milk steamers, juicers, blenders, and all tools used in beverage preparation.
4. Date all products and rotate as per policies, ensuring all perishables are kept at proper temperatures; check pars for shift use, determine necessary preparation, fridge pull and station set-up; note any out-of-stock items or possible shortages; return all items not used to designated storage areas, ensuring proper coverage and dating; assist in setting up plans and actions to correct any cost or waste issues; control beverage waste, loss and usage per policies.
What you bring
5. At least two years of experience as Barista or similar role in luxury hotels, high-quality coffee shops or structured restaurant groups. Previous experience in breakfast service is considered an asset.
6. Strong knowledge of Italian coffee culture, espresso extraction, milk frothing techniques, hot beverage preparation and basic breakfast service procedures. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task during high-volume periods. A team player who brings warmth, precision and energy to the guest experience.
7. Ability to operate, maintain and properly clean professional espresso machines, grinders, juicers, blenders and standard breakfast equipment; proficient beverage preparation skills and strong attention to detail.
8. Fluency in English and Italian is required; additional languages represent an advantage.
What we offer:
9. Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
10. Excellent Training and Development opportunities
11. Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
12. Meals available at our Employee Restaurant
13. Employee Experience initiatives: from annual themed employee party to many ESG events throughout the year
14. Employee Recognition Programs
15. Opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
Schedule & Hours:
16. This is a full-time position
17. The candidate must have a flexible schedule and work also on weekends and holidays.
This position is based at the San Domenico Palace in Taormina and the contract is seasonal. You must possess the legal right to work in Italy.