Barista/Pastry Server - Alexandria

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Meal discounts

Pregnancy and parental leave

Disability and accident insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group is seeking friendly Barista and Pastry Servers in the Alexandria, VA area. You will greet guests, prepare beverages and desserts, take orders, and ensure a welcoming, efficient dining experience.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision plans, paid time off, meal discounts, and growth opportunities in a fast-paced, guest-focused team. Training is provided to support career development in a growing restaurant company.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages.
• Warm and plate dessert items.
• Take orders from guests and provide hospitality.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.
• Explain menu items and ingredients to guests.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

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.