Barista — Flexible Hours, Friendly Service

Common Bond Cafe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston, TX seeks a team-oriented cafe associate. You will deliver friendly service, prepare beverages, and assist guests by understanding their needs through clear communication.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, stocking service stations, and following recipes and safety guidelines. Flexible hours, weekend availability, and strong attendance are important for success.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and request clarification when needed.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to walk, bend, and stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Provide quick, friendly and excellent customer service to ensure all guests have a memorable and pleasant dining experience at Common Bond.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to customer request/needs.
• Engage with and understand our guests, including discovering and responding to guests' needs through effective and clear communication.
• Maintains sanitation and orderliness of all equipment, supplies and utensils.
• Prepare bar and lounge for morning, afternoon and evening service.
• Help clean customer area – including wiping bar counter, mopping, etc.
• Provide quality beverages and food products to all guests by adhering to recipe and presentation standards.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of Common Bond’s products and procedures.
• Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines for all Common Bond products.
• Describe promotions and new products to customers.
• Ensure customer service stations are well stocked.
• Roll silverware and maintain stock.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Available to work flexible hours that may include mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays.

Skills

Learn quickly

Understand instructions

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Relationship building

Lift 50 lbs

Stand for long periods

multitask

Job description

Common Bond Bistro & Bakery in Houston, TX seeks a team-oriented cafe associate. You will deliver friendly service, prepare beverages, and assist guests by understanding their needs through clear communication.

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, stocking service stations, and following recipes and safety guidelines. Flexible hours, weekend availability, and strong attendance are important for success.