We are looking for Barista Team members to help us open our National Landing cafe! Our baristas show off their artistic coffee skills by handcrafting delicious and creative coffee beverages. We expect our front of house team members to:
- Engaging, warm, and welcoming communication skills and presence
- Have a passion for and deep knowledge of our coffee menu, our bakery and savory offerings, and genuine hospitality
- Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
- Live from Tatte’s core values and help Tatte deliver on its mission
- Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
- (Ideally, barista team members also have at least 1 year of experience as a barista using manual espresso equipment in a fast-paced restaurant/cafe)
Summary of Baristas’ Primary Responsibilities
- Provides gracious and high-quality service to our guests by, among other things, welcoming guests to our cafes and engaging with them throughout their experience
- Has comprehensive knowledge of all Tatte products
- Prepares and serves or delivers beverages according to Tatte recipes and specifications
- Answers guests' questions about our offerings
- Follows all recipe and presentation standards for our beverages
- Operates all Barista station equipment according to standards
- Keeps the bar (including bar equipment) clean and sanitary in accordance with applicable standards and well-stocked with inventory
- Delivers beautiful and artistic espresso beverages
- Other duties as assigned
Our Benefits and Perks
- Competitive pay (baristas start at $14.25/hr plus tips-typically team members make $18-$22/hr+ including tips)
- 401(k) (with a vesting match)
- Health, dental and vision insurance for full-time team members
- Vacation time (after 1 year of full-time service)
- Free employee assistance program services
- Flexible schedule with no late nights
- Internal English and Spanish classes
- Free drinks and generously discounted meals
- Exciting potential for growth
Essential Functions/Working Conditions for FOH Positions
- Strong communication skills to warmly engage with all guests and team members
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Able to grasp and reach overhead
- Must be able to lift, move, and carry 50+lbs
- Must be able to work 8+ hours a day on feet
Join us on our journey to create something special!
Please note that our National Landing cafe will be opening in July 2024. Any training that will take place prior to July will occur at another one of our DC-area cafes.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the right to work in the United States?
- Our shifts typically start as early as 6am and end as late as 9pm, 7 days per week. Shifts typically are between 5 and 8 hours long. Are there any restrictions on your availability that we should be aware of?
- Our National Landing café will be located at 269 19th Ct S, Arlington, VA 22202. Will you be able to reliably commute to this location?
- Are you 18 years of age or older?
Ability to Relocate:
- Arlington, VA 22202: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person