Counter Team Member - Tatte Georgetown

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

Vacation time after 1 year of service

Paid sick time

Free employee drinks

Discounted meals

Flexible schedules

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Cafe is looking for friendly Counter Team Members to deliver warm, attentive service in a fast-paced café. You will greet guests, take orders, and guide them through our coffee, bakery, and savory offerings with care.

Join a team that values hospitality, teamwork, and a commitment to excellent guest experience. Flexible scheduling and opportunities to grow with the brand are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced café or hospitality environment.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide warm, welcoming interaction with every guest.
• Maintain deep knowledge of coffee, bakery, and savory offerings.
• Work collaboratively with the team to ensure smooth operations.
• Uphold Tatte’s core values and mission.
• Be flexible with shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings.
• Prior experience in café or hospitality preferred.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Hospitality

Teamwork

Flexibility

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

• Bring warm, welcoming, and engaging communication skills to every guest interaction
• Have a passion for and strong knowledge of our coffee menu, bakery, and savory offerings, along with genuine hospitality
• Work collaboratively and support the team wherever needed
• Live Tatte’s core values and help support our mission
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, afternoons, and evenings
• Ideally, have prior experience working in a fast paced café, restaurant, or hospitality environment

Summary Of Counter Team Members’ Primary Responsibilities

• Provide gracious and high quality service to guests throughout their café experience
• Welcome guests, answer questions, and guide guests through menu offerings
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of all Tatte products
• Take guest orders using the point-of-sale system/register
• Execute all product packaging and presentation standards
• Deliver food and beverages to guests with hospitality and care
• Maintain clean, organized, and well stocked café stations
• Support café cleanliness and uphold visual and brand standards
• Follow all safety, sanitation, and operational procedures at all times
• 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 stand and work on feet for 8+ hours per day

Our Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: $12.80–$14.30/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
• Paid sick time
• 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.