Counter Server/Barista [Seasonal/Full Time]

Bread Alone Bakery • Rhinebeck, NY

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Join Bread Alone Bakery in Rhinebeck, NY as a SEASONAL Full-Time Counter Server / Barista. This role involves serving coffee, pastries, and meals, offering great pay, tips, benefits, and employee ownership. Bread Alone's cafes are lively community spaces. As a Counter Server, you will be a key part of the Rhinebeck location, serving fresh-baked pastries, organic breads, coffee, specialty drinks, and breakfast and lunch items, all while creating a warm and positive experience for customers.

Requirements

• Naturally friendly, with a love for customer service
• Care about quality and take pride in what you do
• Thrive in a team and enjoy collaboration
• Stay calm and steady when things get busy
• Reliable, punctual and show up when your team needs you
• Communicate clearly with guests and coworkers
• Enthusiasm and a willingness and ability to learn quickly are most important
• 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
• Take responsibility for your own safety and contribute to a safe environment for others
• Flexibility to work a weekend schedule with an expectation to work consistently throughout the year which will include holidays and weekends

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

Benefits

• Company-Wide, Rewarding Success Together: Our bonus program is designed to recognize and reward your contributions— the longer you're with us, the greater your potential earnings. As we grow, so do your opportunities to benefit.
• Ongoing Growth & Recognition: We provide regular check-ins and feedback to support your success—starting with dedicated evaluations at 30 and 90 days for new hires, followed by annual reviews for merit-based growth. Our goal is to help you thrive and be rewarded for your contributions.
• Invest in Your Future: After just six months, you’ll be eligible for our 401(k) program with a generous employer match of up to 4% —because your future matters as much as your present success.
• Prioritizing Your Work-Life Balance: Our progressive PTO plan rewards your commitment: 80 hours after year one and 120 hours after year two! The longer you're with us, the more time you’ll have to recharge and enjoy what matters most.
• Comprehensive Healthcare through CDPHP
• Dental Coverage with Delta Dental
• Free Vision & Life Insurance —fully covered for all employees
• Invest in Your Future with $2,000 in annual education reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees