Counter Team Members & Barista - Tatte Ridgewood

Tatte Bakery; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative café is seeking enthusiastic team members to join their Ridgewood location. This role focuses on providing exceptional customer service, engaging warmly with guests, and showcasing a deep knowledge of the menu. Team members will work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring a clean and organized workspace while delivering delicious food and beverages. With a commitment to genuine hospitality and teamwork, this position offers exciting opportunities for growth and development. If you're passionate about coffee and creating memorable experiences, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

401(k) with vesting match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation time

Free employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Internal language classes

Free drinks

Discounted meals

Growth potential

Qualifications

• 1+ year of barista experience preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality service and engage with guests.
• Maintain café cleanliness and adhere to safety standards.
• Deliver food and beverages to guests efficiently.

Skills

Engaging communication skills

Knowledge of coffee menu

Teamwork

Flexibility

Customer service

Job description

We are looking for Team members to help us open our Ridgewood cafe! Our front of house team members welcome and care for guests in our cafes. Counter team members will have a working knowledge of all Tatte products, delivering delicious savory dishes and pastries, operating the point-of-sale register, and keeping a clean and organized workspace, while 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
• (Ideally, barista team members also have at least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced restaurant/cafe)

Our Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay (counter team member pay ranges from $11.25-$13.75/hr plus 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)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Internal English and Spanish classes
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Summary of Counter Team Members’ Primary Responsibilities

• Provides gracious and high-quality service to our guests by, among other things, welcoming guests to our cafes and engaging with them throughout their experience
• Determine guests' needs by asking questions and sharing product knowledge
• Has comprehensive knowledge of all Tatte products
• Executes all Tatte product and packaging standards
• Delivers coffee beverages and food to guests
• Actively maintains and supports café cleanliness and visual/brand standards
• Complies with and follows all safety and sanitation standards at all times while adhering to our policies and procedures
• 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!