Counter Team Members & Baristas - Tatte Brookline

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 15,498 - 17,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with vesting match

Vacation time after 1 year of full-time service

Flexible schedule

Free drinks and discounted meals

Opportunity for growth

Job summary

A popular cafe chain is seeking front of house team members who can warmly welcome and care for guests. Candidates should display strong communication skills, have a passion for coffee, and work well as part of a team. Responsibilities include preparing and serving beverages, taking orders, and maintaining cleanliness. The position offers competitive pay with potential to earn tips, flexible schedules, and benefits including health insurance, 401(k), and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for coffee and genuine hospitality.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.
• 1 year of experience as a barista is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and engage guests in cafes.
• Take orders using the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and visual standards.

Skills

Engaging communication skills

Knowledge of coffee menu

Teamwork

Flexibility in scheduling

Job description

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. Baristas will show off their artistic coffee skills by handcrafting delicious and creative coffee beverages.

Skills & Requirements

• 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)
• Competitive pay (counters start at $11.25/hr plus tips, baristas start at $12.50/hr plus tips---typically team members make $18-$22/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)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay (counters start at $11.25/hr plus tips, baristas start at $12.50/hr plus tips---typically team members make $18-$22/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)
• Free employee assistance program services
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Exciting potential for growth

Counter Team Member 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
• Takes guests’ orders using our point-of-sale system/register
• Executes all Tatte product and packaging standards
• Delivers coffee beverages and food to guests
• Maintains clean and well‑stocked café stations
• 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

Barista 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
• 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 our 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
• 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!

Please note that Tatte is an E-Verify employer.