Barista/Pastry Server - Reston Station

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans available

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Dining discounts

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Free access to massage therapist

Gym & yoga membership discounts

Mental health therapy access

Training and career growth

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Farmers Restaurant Group in Reston, VA is seeking a Barista and Pastry Server to greet guests, craft specialty coffee and tea drinks, plate desserts, take orders, and deliver warm, personal hospitality in a fast-paced restaurant team.

You will work with a lively dining environment, follow health and safety guidelines, and contribute to a positive team. Prior experience in a full-service setting is preferred; benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, and dining discounts.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee and tea beverages.
• Warm and plate dessert items.
• Take guest orders for food and beverages.
• Provide exceptional hospitality and engage with guests.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized workstation and follow safety guidelines.
• Explain menu items and ingredients to guests.
• Assist with payments and contribute to a positive team environment.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Hospitality

Interpersonal skills

Job description

BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER

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.

Pay Range: $16 - $20/hr

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 guestsMaintain 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.