Barista - Le Supreme

About Method Co. 

Method Co. is a boutique hospitality company that develops, designs, and operates a portfolio of hotels, restaurants, and apartment-style accommodations across the country. With a focus on culturally relevant and design-driven experiences, Method Co. creates spaces that blend thoughtful service, elevated design, and a deep sense of place. 

Le Suprême, will offer all-day French fare in the brasserie’s elegant dining room, alfresco, in the restaurant’s bar or within its 12-seat private dining room. Enter off Washington Boulevard or through The Rotunda to indulge in a menu comprised of Parisian specialties as well as fresh pastries, breads and desserts from the adjoining patisserie and boulangerie. Le Suprême’s full-service bar will also offer a curated cocktail program and a selection of over 300 world-class wines and champagne. 

Bar Rotunda, will serve as an all-day cafe and wine bar, with coffees, pastries, small plates, wine and cocktails offered at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Canopied by The Rotunda, Book Tower’s marble arched atrium and 100-year-old Kamper-glass skylight, the design and service are inspired by the grand cafés and venerable hotel bars of early twentieth-century Paris 

Explore the concept: https://www.lesupremedetroit.com 

Position Overview 

 The Barista plays a key role in creating a warm, welcoming, and memorable guest experience. This position is responsible for preparing high‑quality coffee and tea beverages with consistency and care, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and delivering friendly, attentive service. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, enjoys engaging with guests, and thrives in a fast‑paced, service‑driven environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare espresso drinks, brewed coffee, teas, and specialty beverages with precision and consistency 

• Greet guests warmly, take orders, and provide knowledgeable recommendations 

• Maintain a clean, organized, and well‑stocked barista station throughout service 

• Follow all recipes, portion standards, and quality guidelines 

• Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewers, and POS systems 

• Monitor product freshness and rotate inventory as needed 

• Support café or lobby operations by assisting with light food prep, restocking, and general upkeep 

• Uphold sanitation and safety standards in accordance with company and health department guidelines 

• Contribute to a positive, team‑oriented work environment  

Qualifications 

• 1+ year of barista or café experience preferred, but not required 
• Some experience bartending preferred but not required

• Strong communication and guest‑service skills 

• Ability to multitask and stay composed during busy periods 

• Familiarity with espresso equipment and basic coffee knowledge 

• Reliable, punctual, and team‑oriented 

• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs 

What We Offer 

• Competitive hourly pay 

• Opportunities for growth within a dynamic hospitality group 

• A collaborative, design‑driven work environment 

• Employee dining perks across Method Co. properties 

• Sick time & vacation 

• Health, vision, and dental benefits 

Working Conditions/Environment: 

• The person having this position may have to stand and/or walk, push, kneel, bend, balance, squat, reach and stretch for eight (8) hours per day.
• Agility in executing fast-paced movements to navigate different areas of the property efficiently.
• The person having this responsibility may have to move, pull, carry, or lift objects weighing at least 50 pounds.
•  The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee typically encounters while performing the essential functions of the position.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Method Co., along with its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free from unlawful discrimination based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, religion, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply. 

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.