Counter Team Members & Baristas - Tatte Clarendon

Tatte Bakery & Cafe; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 17,220 - 22,730; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) plan

Health, dental and vision insurance

Vacation time

Flexible schedule

Free drinks

Discounted meals

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A local café chain in Arlington is seeking enthusiastic front of house team members. Candidates should demonstrate strong communication skills and a passion for coffee and baked goods. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, taking orders, and maintaining café cleanliness. Prior barista experience is preferred. Flexible shifts available, including weekends. Competitive pay ranging from $12.50 to $16.50 per hour plus tips, with comprehensive benefits for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment preferred.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, afternoons/evenings.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and engage them throughout their experience.
• Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes and specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and visual standards of the café.
• Use point-of-sale system to take orders.

Skills

Engaging communication skills

Passion for coffee and bakery

Flexibility to work various shifts

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Skills

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)
• Competitive pay (counter team member pay ranges from $12.50-$14.00/hr plus tips, barista pay ranges from $14.75-$16.50/hr plus tips---typically team members make $22-$26/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

Our Benefits And Perks

• Competitive pay (counter team member pay ranges from $12.50-$14.00/hr plus tips, barista pay ranges from $14.75-$16.50/hr plus tips---typically team members make $22-$26/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

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
• Takes guests’ orders using our point-of-sale system/register
• Executes all Tatte product and packaging standards
• Delivers coffee beverages and food to guestsMaintains 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

Summary Of Baristas’ 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
• 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 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!

Please note that Tatte is an E‑Verify employer.