Cafe Lead - Open City at the National Cathedral

TRYST TRADING COMPANY•Washington, DC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for a Cafe Lead (CL) to join our team of amazing individuals who share a genuine passion for creating and serving great food and drinks, and who enjoy working in a place that promotes a culture of building meaningful connections with our guests and amongst our staff. The ideal candidate is personable, a good communicator, self-driven, highly organized, works well with others, and shares our Core Values listed in the qualifications below. The CL duties include, but are not limited to: Running floor shifts as the Manager on Duty (MOD); Performing Barista, Counter, Cook & Porter tasks as needed or directed by the Cafe Manager (CM); Managing Guest expectations and relations; Ensuring staff comply with company policy and standards; Notate staff performance and behavior issues in Paycom Discussions; Assist with staff training; Assist with Cash Handling; Assist with Inventory & Ordering; Assist with troubleshoot facilities and equipment issues; Assist with monitoring and reporting quality control issues to CM; Assist with Private Dining & special events; Perform and/or assist with projects and other duties as assigned by CM. Benefits include: Employer sponsored Med, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401(k), Transportation Allowances, Dining Perks, Licensing and Growth Opportunities. We encourage and foster internal promotion and career potential. The Growth Path for a successful CL is to Cafe Assistant Manager > Cafe Manager > Restaurant AGM > Restaurant GM > Central Corporate positions.

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
Strong oral and written communication skills in English required
Must have good people management and listening skills
Computer proficiency required
Demonstrated time management, multitasking and organizational skills
Must work well under pressure
Must be able to stand for long periods of time
Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays
High School Degree desired
6+ months cafe or restaurant experience
Food Handler license (company will assist with obtaining)
Must possess our Core Values of being unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude

Nice To Haves

Conversational Spanish is a plus but not required
Management or supervisory experience a big plus

Responsibilities

Running floor shifts as the Manager on Duty (MOD)
Performing Barista, Counter, Cook & Porter tasks as needed or directed by the Cafe Manager (CM)
Managing Guest expectations and relations
Ensuring staff comply with company policy and standards
Notate staff performance and behavior issues in Paycom Discussions
Assist with staff training
Assist with Cash Handling
Assist with Inventory & Ordering
Assist with troubleshoot facilities and equipment issues
Assist with monitoring and reporting quality control issues to CM
Assist with Private Dining & special events
Perform and/or assist with projects and other duties as assigned by CM