Barista/Server/Prep

Green Sage Cafe; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

Green Sage Café is seeking a hardworking Barista/Server who is excited to grow with us—from the front of house to across the café. We value leaders who understand every corner of the operation and are committed to developing those skills from within.

This role offers opportunities to learn food prep and kitchen duties, with open shifts 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and no late nights, a focus on quality service for a diverse customer base including vegan and gluten-sensitive diets.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced restaurant setting.
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability.
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly and stand for 6+ hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers with fast, friendly, and personalized service.
• Handle requests and concerns with patience and a positive attitude.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items and potential allergens.
• Learn and safely operate all required equipment.
• Take orders accurately and manage cash handling.
• Prepare hot and cold beverages per house recipes.
• Deliver orders promptly and correctly.
• Keep dining areas clean and welcoming.
• Assist with kitchen duties including food prep and dishwashing.
• Follow food safety and sanitation practices.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Professionalism

Teamwork

Flexibility

Stamina

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Looking for more than just a job? Green Sage Café is looking for a hardworking Barista/Server who's excited to grow with us—not just in the front of house, but across the whole café. We believe the best leaders understand every corner of the kitchen, and we're committed to building those skills from within.

We're seeking individuals who have a passion for food, resonate with our company's values, and genuinely respect our customers' lifestyle choices. We proudly serve a diverse customer base with a variety of dietary needs—including vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, and more.

At Green Sage, we invest in our people. That means cross-training opportunities in the kitchen—prepping, cooking, dishwashing, and more—for those who are curious and eager to learn. No prior kitchen experience required, just a willingness to roll up your sleeves and grow. Our goal is to develop strong, well-rounded leaders!

Green Sage is open from 8 a.m.–4 p.m., with shifts available between 7 a.m.–4:30 p.m.—no late nights, ever.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A Barista/Prep team member's primary role is to take customer orders, prepare hot and cold beverages, and serve menu items with friendly, individualized attention—while also supporting the kitchen with food prep and basic line cook responsibilities. This role is a great way to build a well-rounded understanding of how the whole café runs, in front and back of house alike.

• Greet every customer with fast, friendly, and personalized service
• Handle customer requests and concerns with patience and a positive attitude
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and potential allergens
• Learn, practice, and safely operate all required equipment
• Take orders quickly and accurately, including proper payment and cash handling
• Prepare hot and cold beverages accurately according to house recipes
• Deliver orders to customers promptly and correctly
• Keep dining areas clean and welcoming through bussing, wiping tables, and general upkeep
• Assist with kitchen duties, including food prep, dishwashing, and basic line cook responsibilities
• Follow proper food safety and sanitation practices in all prep work
• Complete prep, restocking, cleaning, side work, and opening/closing duties per company checklists

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have previous experience in a fast-paced restaurant environment
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability
• Genuine interest in learning the restaurant business end to end
• High level of professionalism
• Excellent verbal communication and organizational skills
• Reliable transportation
• A team-first attitude and a desire to meet the needs of every customer
• Ability to stand and work on your feet for six (6) or more hours a day
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds regularly

POSITION BENEFITS

• Daytime hours only—no evening shifts required
• 50% discount on all menu items
• Free staff meal
• PTO up to one (1) week per year
• Health and Wellness benefits through MercyMe
• $50 shoe voucher
• Free mental wellness resources through the Employee Assistance Network (EAN)

About Green Sage

We’re a local, health-focused, sustainability-minded café group who serve a customer base with a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegan, gluten-sensitive, dairy-free, and more. We’re committed to serving food that’s good for you and the world around you. Our commitment to sustainability goes beyond what’s on the plate. We reuse, recycle, and compost nearly everything—because a healthier planet and a healthier community go hand in hand.

All our hardworking team members help us uphold our commitment to a positive culture. Our values are centered around our core tenets:

• Communication
• Initiative and Dedication
• Teamwork, Cooperation, and Leadership
• Dependability and Efficiency
• Customer-Focused and Service-Minded

These values help us represent our company and serve our community every day.