Artisanal Café Barista – Growth, Perks & Impact

Fresh Baguette; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off for Full-Time employees

Health and Dental Insurance after 90 d

40% Employee Discount

401K and 401K Match

Free Lunch

Anniversary Gift Card

Job summary

Fresh Baguette Alexandria is hiring a Full-Time Barista at our Alexandria bakery cafe. This hourly role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment where you will engage with customers and help bring French-inspired baked goods to life.

You will prepare coffee and pastries, assist with sandwiches, maintain cleanliness, and follow consistent recipes. Shifts include 6AM-1PM, 9AM-4PM, and 1PM-7PM, five days a week with weekend work.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role is a plus.
• At least 1 year of experience in a similar role, preferably in a fast-paced coffee or food service environment.
• Commitment to Fresh Baguette’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Team player, Commitment, and Customer Orientation.
• Strong customer service skills and a warm, inviting presence.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly and prompt customer service, ensuring all customers feel welcome and valued.
• Become an expert in Fresh Baguette’s menu offerings and provide recommendations to customers.
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods with care and attention to detail.
• Follow recipes accurately to maintain consistent product quality.
• Handle cash and credit transactions efficiently and accurately at the register.
• Address customer complaints professionally and in a timely manner.
• Maintain store safety, sanitation, and proper food storage in compliance with health and safety policies.
• Display products attractively throughout the day and ensure store cleanliness.
• Assist in store closing duties, including cleaning and prepping the store for the next day and closing the register.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Fresh Baguette Alexandria is hiring a Full-Time Barista at our Alexandria bakery cafe. This hourly role offers growth opportunities in a fast-paced environment where you will engage with customers and help bring French-inspired baked goods to life.

You will prepare coffee and pastries, assist with sandwiches, maintain cleanliness, and follow consistent recipes. Shifts include 6AM-1PM, 9AM-4PM, and 1PM-7PM, five days a week with weekend work.