Barista/Pastry Server - Alexandria

farmersrestaurantgroup; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision plans

Paid time off

Shift meal discount

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Massage therapy

Gym membership

Mental health therapy

Employee assistance program

Career growth

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking a Barista and Pastry Server to greet guests and provide exceptional hospitality while preparing and serving scratch-made foods and drinks. The role includes taking orders, handling payments, and maintaining a clean workstation in a fast-paced setting.

The position offers hourly pay and benefits with opportunities for training and career growth within a growing farm-owned restaurant company.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages.
• Warm and plate dessert items.
• Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages.
• Speak to and interact with guests and co-workers.
• Provide exceptional hospitality.
• Collect payments from guests.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverages.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Our Barista and Pastry Servers are often the first people to greet our guests. They are an integral part of our restaurant service team providing exceptional hospitality, preparing and serving our delicious scratch-made food and drink.

Hourly pay: $16 - $20

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Competitive pay
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Voluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insurance
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-person
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needs

WHAT OUR BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVERS DO:

• Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages
• Warm and plate dessert items
• Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages
• Speak to and interact with guests and co-workers
• Provide exceptional hospitality
• Collect payments from guests
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Other duties, as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER:

• One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.