Counter Team Members & Baristas - Tatte Brookline

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Counter pay

Barista pay

Insurance

401k

Paid vacation

Flexible schedules

Meal discount

Mental health support

EAP

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Tatte Bakery & Café in Brookline, MA is seeking Part-Time Front of House Team Members to create welcoming experiences across our counters and cafés. You'll greet guests, take orders, serve food and beverages, and help maintain a clean, organized space.

Ideal candidates have hospitality passion, strong communication, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Prior barista experience is a plus; flexible availability including mornings, afternoons, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality, coffee, and teamwork.
• Strong communication and guest service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced café environment.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Build product knowledge and recommend items.
• Take guest orders using the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and package food to Tatte standards.
• Deliver food and beverages to guests and maintain cleanliness.
• Support café cleanliness and food safety practices.

Skills

Hospitality passion

Strong communication

Guest service skills

Espresso experience

Job description

Job Category: Cafe Front of House Team

Requisition Number: COUNT001445

• Part-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

Brookline, MA 02446, USA

Description

Our Front of House Team Members create welcoming experiences for every guest who visits our cafés. Whether working as a Counter Team Member or Barista, you'll provide exceptional hospitality, maintain a clean and organized café, and deliver high-quality food and beverages with care and consistency.

We are looking for team members who:

• Have engaging, warm, and welcoming communication skills
• Have a passion for hospitality, coffee, and great food
• Enjoy working as part of a team and helping wherever needed
• Live Tatte's core values and support our mission
• Have flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ideally have at least 1 year of barista experience using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced café or restaurant environment (Barista only)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Counter Team Member

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, attentive service throughout their visit
• Build product knowledge to confidently answer questions and make recommendations
• Take guest orders using the point-of-sale system
• Prepare and package food according to Tatte standards
• Deliver food and beverages to guests
• Support café cleanliness, visual standards, and food safety practices
• Perform other duties as assigned

Barista

• Welcome guests and provide exceptional hospitality
• Prepare handcrafted espresso beverages according to Tatte recipes and standards
• Operate espresso machines and bar equipment safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean, organized, and fully stocked bar station
• Deliver beautiful, high-quality coffee beverages with consistency
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Passion for hospitality, coffee, and teamwork
• Strong communication and guest service skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced café environment
• At least 1 year of manual espresso experience is preferred for Barista positions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to reach, bend, and lift overhead
• Ability to lift, move, and carry 50+ pounds
• Ability to stand and walk for 8+ hours per shift

OUR BENEFITS & PERKS

• Counter Team Members: $11.75–$14.25/hour, depending on experience, plus tip share (typically $10–$15/hour)
• Baristas: $13.25–$16.25/hour, depending on experience, plus tip share (typically $10–$15/hour)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation for full-time team members
• Flexible schedules with no late nights
• 50% meal discount and 2 complimentary beverages per shift
• Free mental health support
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• An inclusive community that offers 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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