Barista

Hellas Restaurant and Bakery; Tarpon Springs (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + tips

Shift meal discount

Health insurance

Job summary

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery in Tarpon Springs, FL is seeking a friendly Barista to greet guests, take bakery and beverage orders, and process transactions with care.

You will help with front-of-house tasks, maintain cleanliness, answer phones for to-go orders, and keep displays stocked while upholding food safety standards. Prior café or customer service experience is preferred.

We offer base pay plus tips, shift meals, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of customer service or café experience.
• Confident with POS systems and cash handling.
• Multitask effectively under pressure with accuracy.
• Friendly attitude and strong communication.
• Team player who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with warmth and a smile.
• Take orders and process bakery and beverage transactions.
• Package pastries with care and presentation.
• Monitor freshness and display quality.
• Answer phones for to-go orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards.
• Keep bakery area clean and inviting.

Skills

Customer service

POS handling

Multitasking

Teamwork

Job description

Position Summary:

The Barista plays a key role in creating a positive, professional, and welcoming customer experience. This includes warmly greeting guests, accurately taking orders for bakery goods, breads, and beverages, and efficiently processing transactions. In addition to customer service, Barista's support front-of-house operations by answering phone calls for to-go orders, assisting with incoming deliveries, and addressing guest questions or concerns. Maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards is essential. A successful Barista brings strong communication skills, a positive attitude, adaptability, and professionalism to every shift.

About Us:

Hellas Bakery & Pita is a family-owned and operated landmark located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family

What You’ll Do:

• Greet each guests with warmth, energy, and a smile.
• Take guest orders and accurately process bakery and beverage transactions with both cash and card.
• Package fresh pastries and bakery items with care and attention to presentation.
• Keep products stocked while monitoring freshness, quality, and guest-facing displays.
• Answer incoming phone calls promptly and provide friendly, knowledgeable guest assistance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, stocked, and welcoming dining and workspace.
• Follow food safety standards and cleaning procedures.
• Keep the bakery clean and sparkling!

What You Bring:

• 1+ year of customer service or café experience
• Confidence using POS systems and cash handling
• Multitasking under pressure with accuracy
• Friendly attitude, sharp communication, and team-player mindset
• Ability to work as part of a team and individually

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift or move 25–50 lbs. as needed.
• Visual requirements include close, peripheral, and focused vision.

Why you will love working with Hellas!

• Base Pay + Tips.
• Discounted shift meal
• Health insurance with a large employer contribution (FT)
• Vision, dental, life, Short Term and Long-Term disability and accident insurance also available
• Pet insurance and Pet discount programs (FT and PT)
• 401K Opportunity
• Health reward program included with the medical
• Financial Fitness program to help you stay on top of your financial goals.
• Employee Assistance program to help with work and life issues.
• Growth Opportunities for those who want to further their career.
• Great Team!

EEO & ADA Compliance:

Hellas Bakery & Pita is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA), we provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

E-Verify Notice:

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a participant in the E-Verify Program. As required by law, we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. For more information about E-Verify, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties. Employees may be asked to perform additional tasks as needed. All duties listed are essential and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Hellas Restaurant & Bakery is a family-owned and operated landmark located in the heart of Tarpon Springs, Florida. For over 50 years, we’ve proudly served authentic Greek pastries, breads, and meals to locals and visitors alike. Our team is passionate about hospitality, tradition, and delivering top-quality food and service. At Hellas, we foster a warm, team-oriented environment where both our guests and employees feel like family.