Pastry Line Cook/Pastry Server - Alexandria

Farmers Restaurant Group; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing farmer-owned restaurant company where you will be the first point of contact for guests as a Barista and Pastry Server. This role offers the chance to prepare delicious specialty beverages and desserts while providing exceptional hospitality in a lively, fast-paced environment. With a strong commitment to employee well-being and growth, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including health insurance and training opportunities. This position is perfect for those who thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are eager to contribute to a positive team culture while serving great food and drink.

Benefits

Health insurance plans

Dental and vision plans

Paid time off

Paid pregnancy and parental leave

Free access to company massage therapist

Discounted gym membership

Free online mental health therapy

Training and career growth opportunities

Free Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve specialty coffee and tea beverages.
• Provide exceptional hospitality and maintain a clean workstation.
• Take orders and interact with guests and co-workers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand for extended periods

Education

One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop

Job description

Career Opportunities with Farmers Restaurant Group

A great place to work.

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BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER - EARN UP TO $680-$720 PER WEEK

Our Barista and Pastry Servers are often the first people to greet our guests. They are an integral part of our restaurant service team providing exceptional hospitality, preparing and serving our delicious scratch-made food and drink.

BENEFITS + PERKS:

• Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per mth after 90 days of employment!
• Dental and vision plans
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym membership
• Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program

WHAT OUR BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVERS DO:

• Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages
• Warm and plate dessert items
• Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages
• Speak to and interact with guests and co-workers
• Provide exceptional hospitality
• Collect payments from guests
• Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions
• Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Other duties, as assigned

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE A BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER:

• One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed
• Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and arms

Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. You are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being.