Barista/Server

Mens Health Foundation•West Hollywood, CA

just now•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Barista/Server is an important part of the Front Porch Café team, responsible for creating a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for every guest. This position combines quality coffee and beverage preparation with attentive counter and table service. The Barista/Server takes orders, serves food and beverages, prepares coffee and espresso drinks, maintains a clean and inviting café, and works closely with the team to ensure smooth daily operations. The ideal candidate is friendly, attentive, service-oriented, and comfortable moving between barista, serving, and general café responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Dependable, punctual, and committed to consistent attendance.
Available to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Friendly, approachable, and genuinely passionate about providing excellent guest service.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Comfortable interacting with a variety of guests and providing attentive, hospitality-focused service.
Able to learn and consistently follow recipes, preparation methods, menu standards, service expectations, and café procedures.
Able to accurately manage multiple orders, guests, and priorities during a busy shift.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive, professional attitude.
Strong attention to accuracy, cleanliness, organization, presentation, and detail.
Able to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
Willingness to assist wherever needed to support guests and daily café operations.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout a shift.
Ability to frequently reach, bend, stoop, lift, carry, and perform repetitive hand and wrist movements.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Ability to safely transport food, beverages, dishes, and supplies throughout the café.
Ability to work safely and effectively in a fast-paced café and service environment.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of café, barista, restaurant, or customer service experience preferred.
Prior serving or table-service experience is a plus.
Current Food Handler Certification preferred, or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

Welcome guests warmly, take orders, and provide knowledgeable, attentive, and personalized service.
Provide counter and table service, including delivering food and beverages, checking on guests, clearing tables, and responding to guest needs.
Anticipate guest needs and address questions or routine concerns professionally and promptly.
Prepare and serve coffee, espresso beverages, teas, food, and other menu items consistently and according to Front Porch Café standards.
Demonstrate knowledge of coffee, espresso preparation, beverage recipes, food offerings, and café service procedures.
Accurately enter orders into the point-of-sale system and responsibly handle cash, credit card transactions, and other forms of payment.
Ensure orders are accurate, complete, and presented appropriately before being served to guests.
Maintain awareness of dining and service areas throughout the shift and respond promptly to guest needs.
Follow all food safety, sanitation, cash-handling, opening and closing, and workplace safety procedures.
Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked service areas, including the café, bar, tables, dining areas, restrooms, dishes, floors, counters, trash and recycling, and storage areas.
Assist with restocking, inventory, receiving deliveries, dishwashing, cleaning, and other café operations as needed.
Work collaboratively with the team to maintain high standards of hospitality, service, quality, cleanliness, organization, and efficiency.
Support opening and closing responsibilities and ensure the café is prepared for the next shift.
Contribute to a positive, respectful, and welcoming environment for guests and coworkers.