Counter Staff

Flour Bakery + Cafe•Cambridge, MA

15d•$20 - $24

About The Position

Flour Bakery + Cafe is looking for exceptional counter staff for a full time position! You'll be greeting and helping guests, putting pastry orders together, preparing coffee and espresso drinks, taking catering orders, potentially helping prepare sandwiches, and more - all while displaying an amazing sense of hospitality to our guests. Day-to-day Performance Expectations: We ask that you have availability for at least 3-4 shifts a week, including at least 1 weekend day, and 1-2 closing shifts per week. We are seeking self-motivated employees who thrive in a fun, positive, fast-paced team environment with opportunities for advancement. Must be able to deliver consistently great hospitality: Engage our guests at Flour by greeting them, smiling, treating them with kindness, directing them through the order process, and finding the correct answers to any of their questions Applicants must be enthusiastic, hard-working, possess strong guest service skills, eager to learn, and be able to work in a professional kitchen environment. Previous bakery/cafe counter staff, barista, other restaurant front of house, or prep cook experience is helpful, but not mandatory. find your calling people who work at Flour come from all different walks of life…and there are a few characteristics that we all share. working hard, doing a great job, the camaraderie of our co-workers, looking at things with a thoughtful and critical eye, we all have a great sense of humor (if we do say so ourselves!), we give and accept feedback with grace and we encourage each other to speak up when suggestions come to mind. if these traits sound familiar and you have a passion for delicious food, please apply! we look forward to receiving your application. growth at Flour any path is possible. our current leaders started at every level and continue to grow every day. if you are eager to learn, open to feedback and committed to never settling for mediocrity there is no limit to your growth with us! Flour offers a fantastic work environment and an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! on top of competitive benefits and pay, we offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions. we can't wait to meet you...this could be the start of something sweet!

Requirements

Must have scheduling availability to work at least 3 shifts/20 hours per week and at least one weekend shift
Ability to stand for long periods, walk, push, pull, reach, and lift < 50 lbs.
Ability to operate equipment such as a cash register, coffee and espresso machinery, grinders, etc.
Must be able to maintain grooming and uniform standards
Excellent sense of urgency and hospitality
Ability to recognize when and where help is needed
Ability to take feedback and direction
Willingness to work in a team and help all other departments, as needed
Must be able to work in an environment with loud noises, machinery, and at times, tight spaces.
Must be able to work around various aromas and fluctuating temperatures
We ask for a minimum commitment of six months for FOH employees.

Nice To Haves

Previous bakery/cafe counter staff, barista, other restaurant front of house, or prep cook experience is helpful, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Greeting and helping guests
Putting pastry orders together
Preparing coffee and espresso drinks
Taking catering orders
Potentially helping prepare sandwiches
Displaying an amazing sense of hospitality to our guests
Engage our guests at Flour by greeting them, smiling, treating them with kindness, directing them through the order process, and finding the correct answers to any of their questions