Cafe Counter Professional [Full Time]

Bread Alone Bakery•Village of Rhinebeck, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Counter Server, you'll be the heart of our Rhinebeck location, serving fresh-baked pastries, organic breads, coffee and specialty drinks, and our breakfast and lunch menu while creating the kind of warm and positive experience that keeps our community coming back! This is a full-time position. We strive to make schedules as manageable as possible to encourage and allow work-life balance. Bread Alone is deeply committed to ethically balancing the demands of the business and paying a living wage to all those who contribute to our success. Pay for this position starts at $17 per hour plus tips.

Requirements

You're naturally friendly, with a love for customer service
You care about quality and take pride in what you do
You thrive in a team and enjoy collaboration
You stay calm and steady when things get busy
You're reliable, punctual and show up when your team needs you
You communicate clearly with guests and coworkers
No experience necessary, but it’s preferred. Enthusiasm and a willingness and ability to learn quickly are most important
You value and are comfortable in a diverse and inclusive workplace
Comfortable being active and on your feet during shifts
Ability to lift cafe supplies up to 50 lbs and work safely around equipment
Commitment to maintaining excellent personal hygiene and food safety standards
Willing to follow all applicable Good Manufacturing Practices which includes but are not limited to: Removing any visible or exposed piercings and body jewelry, personal accessories, false nails & refraining from heavy makeup at work
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
You take responsibility for your own safety and contribute to a safe environment for others

Nice To Haves

Experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve coffee, pastries, bread and meals with genuine hospitality
Help guests discover new favorites from our menu, counter, and grab and go
Prepare beverages to quality standards (simple drip coffee to specialty drinks)
Handle orders and payments smoothly through our POS system
Keep the counter and service area clean, organized, and welcoming
Be a calm, steady presence, even during busy shifts (It gets really busy!)
Follow and uphold all applicable Bread Alone cleanliness and food safety standards
Work with the team on daily tasks like restocking and cleaning and deep cleaning.