Front of House Team Member - Ballston

Call Your Mother Deli•Arlington, VA

7d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Call Your Mother is hiring a Front of House Team Member for its Ballston location. Team members provide hospitable, welcoming service while helping guests and supporting one another in a fast-paced shop. The role includes brewing coffee, entering orders, delivering food accurately, keeping the shop clean, learning and sharing information about Call Your Mother, and helping teammates wherever needed. Shifts can bring different tasks and surprises. The company describes itself as a Jew-ish deli serving nostalgic food and bagel sandwiches, with a focus on memorable guest experiences, teamwork, and opportunities to grow. Bagel experience is not required; the company considers applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and emphasizes attitude, integrity, and genuine hospitality. This role is suited to someone who enjoys staying active, is outgoing and team-oriented, takes pride in doing right by others, and wants to create thoughtful interactions with regular and new guests. The posting calls for a morning person with weekend availability and says team members do not work night shifts. Physical demands include seeing, hearing, speaking, reading, and communicating effectively; standing, walking, reaching, bending, repetitive movement, lifting up to 50 pounds, and safely operating tools and equipment with manual dexterity. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment around hot equipment, sharp tools, and varying temperatures, with occasional work in confined spaces. Requirements may be met with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Outgoing, hospitable, and comfortable interacting with guests.
Enjoys staying active and working in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates integrity and takes pride in doing the right thing for others.
Works collaboratively and is willing to help teammates.
Morning person with weekend availability; evenings are not scheduled as night shifts.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Bagel experience is not required; the company welcomes applicants with a wide range of backgrounds.
Enjoys remembering guests’ names and orders and creating thoughtful personal interactions.

Responsibilities

Provide guests with Call Your Mother hospitality and a welcoming experience.
Brew coffee.
Enter guest orders.
Deliver food accurately and with flair.
Keep the shop clean.
Become knowledgeable about Call Your Mother and share that knowledge with guests.
Help teammates wherever and whenever needed.

Benefits

Pay likely to range from $22–$24 per hour with tips; base rate is $17.95 per hour, and all positions earn tips.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time team members averaging 30 or more hours per week.
Paid time off.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
401(k) with 4% company match.
Free English and Spanish classes and Duolingo reimbursement.
Early wage access of up to 50% of eligible earned wages before payday.
Confidential therapy and professional resources for mental health, legal guidance, financial wellness, and more.
Community events, team parties, and a stated focus on work/life balance.
Shift meals and coffee at no charge, plus 50% off when off the clock.