Barista/Pastry Server - Alexandria

Founding Farmers • Alexandria, VA

353d • $680 - $720

About The Position

Join the opening team of our new FOUNDING FARMERS location in Alexandria, VA, scheduled to open in February 2025. We are open 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a can't-miss weekend brunch, offering scratch-made dishes and a premium bar featuring spirits from our distillery, Founding Spirits. Training for this position starts in January 2025.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Be punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Contribute to a positive team environment
• Other duties, as assigned

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per month after 90 days of employment
• Dental and vision plan
• Paid time off
• Paid pregnancy and parental leave
• Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount
• Free access to company massage therapist
• Discounted gym & yoga membership
• Free online mental health therapy through TalkSpace for all employees and their immediate family members
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Free Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: No Education Listed