Counter Staff

Flour Bakery + Cafe•Boston, MA

11d•$20 - $24•Onsite

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. 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. Flour offers a fantastic work environment, an unparalleled commitment to training to make you a better team member (plus all the pastries you can eat)! We offer benefits such as health/dental/vision insurance, 401k with a generous match, paid vacation/sick time, and a great staff meal policy. We offer a real commitment to growth – both in your skill/knowledge and growing into more senior positions if that is an interest of yours!

Requirements

Must have scheduling availability to work at least 3 shifts/20 hours per week and at least one weekend shift
This position requires availability to work on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
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
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