Barista - Tatte Paramus

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Maywood (NJ); On-site; USD 17,564 - 21,697; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with a vesting match

Health, dental and vision insurance

Vacation time

Paid sick time

Flexible schedule

Free drinks and discounted meals

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is looking for passionate Baristas for their Paramus, NJ cafe. The role involves providing high-quality customer service, preparing artistic coffee beverages, and maintaining a clean workspace. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and a genuine passion for coffee and hospitality. Benefits include competitive pay, health insurance for full-time team members, 401(k), flexible schedules, discounts on meals, and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment.
• Strong communication skills to engage with guests effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service to guests in the cafe.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to Tatte recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar equipment and space.
• Engage with guests and provide knowledge about offerings.

Skills

Engaging communication skills

Knowledge of coffee and bakery products

Team collaboration

Flexibility to work various shifts

Customer service skills

Experience with manual espresso equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for Baristas to help us open our Paramus, NJ cafe. 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, and afternoons/evenings
• Ideally, barista team members have at least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced restaurant/cafe

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay (ranging from $12.75-$15.75/hr; typically team members make $18-$20/hr+ including tips)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health, dental and vision insurance for full-time team members
• Vacation time (after 1 year of full-time service)
• Paid sick time
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary of Baristas’ Primary Responsibilities

• Provides gracious and high-quality service to guests by welcoming guests to our cafes and engaging with them throughout their experience
• Has comprehensive knowledge of all Tatte products
• Prepares and serves or delivers beverages according to Tatte recipes and specifications
• Answers guests' questions about our offerings
• Follows all recipe and presentation standards for beverages
• Operates all Barista station equipment according to standards
• Keeps the bar (including bar equipment) clean and sanitary in accordance with applicable standards and well-stocked with inventory
• Delivers beautiful and artistic espresso beverages
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Functions / Working Conditions for FOH Positions

• Strong communication skills to warmly engage with all guests and team members
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able 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

Join us on our journey to create something special. Tatte is an E-Verify employer.