Barista - Tatte Georgetown

Tatte Bakery & Café; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time after 1 year

Free employee assistance program

Flexible schedules

Free drinks & discounted meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café is hiring baristas for its Washington, D.C. cafes. The role focuses on delivering warm, attentive service and crafting high-quality coffee beverages with care.

We seek candidates with at least 1 year of barista experience using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced setting, excellent communication, and a love for coffee and pastries. Flexible shifts are available, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced café.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends, holidays, and afternoons/evenings.
• Strong knowledge of the coffee menu and bakery offerings.

Responsibilities

• Provide gracious, high-quality service to guests.
• Welcome guests and answer questions; help with menu navigation.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to Tatte recipes and presentation standards.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Tatte products and offerings.
• Operate all barista station equipment according to company standards.
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and well stocked bar area.
• Create beautiful and artistic espresso beverages with consistency and care.
• Support café operations and assist with additional tasks as needed.
• Other related assignments as necessary.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Coffee knowledge

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Espresso machines

Job description

Founded by Tzurit Or in 2007, Tatte Bakery began in a home kitchen and at Boston farmers markets before opening its first café in Brookline, Massachusetts. What started as a small neighborhood bakery has grown into a beloved brand with cafés throughout Greater Boston, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and now the Tri-State area. While each café has its own unique personality, all are rooted in the same original spirit of Tatte: a welcoming place to gather, feel at home, and find inspiration, comfort, and joy.

DREAM & GROW WITH US

At Tatte, we are a team of people from diverse backgrounds working together to inspire, care for, and nurture life every day. We welcome individuals who are passionate, ambitious, genuine, and love people, food, pastry, and coffee. If you are excited to be part of our journey, there are many ways to join our team and opportunities to grow for those who want to learn and build a career with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Our front of house team members welcome and care for guests in our cafes. Our baristas show off their artistic coffee skills by handcrafting delicious and creative coffee beverages. We expect our front of house team members to:

• Engaging, warm, and welcoming communication skills and presence
• Have a passion for and deep knowledge of our coffee menu, our bakery and savory offerings, and genuine hospitality
• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
• At least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced restaurant/café

Summary of Baristas’ Primary Responsibilities

• Provide gracious and high quality service to guests throughout their café experience
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and support menu navigation
• Prepare and serve beverages according to Tatte recipes and presentation standards
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Tatte products and offerings
• Operate all barista station equipment according to company standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, sanitary, and well stocked bar area
• Create beautiful and artistic espresso beverages with consistency and care
• Support café operations and assist with additional tasks as needed
• Other related assignments as necessary

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Strong communication skills to warmly engage with guests and team members
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Ability to grasp and reach overhead
• Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+ lbs
• Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Competitive Pay: $15.00–$16.75/hour base pay plus tip share (typically an additional $10–$15/hour)
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full time team members
• Vacation time after 1 year of full time service
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Learn more about us at tattebakery.com

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.

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