Barista/Pastry Server - Alexandria
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BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER - FOUNDING FARMERS ALEXANDRIA* Full time and part time* Earn up to $680-$720 per week!New Year, New Career? Be part of the opening team of our exciting new FOUNDING FARMERS location in Alexandria, VA. Scheduled to open in February of 2025*, were open 365 days a year for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a cant miss weekend brunch. Were excited to be bringing some new scratch made dishes in addition to our premium bar, featuring spirits from our distillery, Founding Spirits, to the neighborhood.Training starts January 2025!BENEFITS + PERKS:* Flexible scheduling* Health insurance plans available for as low as $100 per mth after 90 days of employment!* Dental and vision plan* Paid time off* Paid pregnancy and parental leave* Discounted shift meal and generous dining discount* Free access to company massage therapist* Discounted gym & yoga membership* Free online mental health therapy (unlimited text messaging and two optional 30-minute live video therapy sessions per month) through our partner, TalkSpace, for all employees and their immediate family members* Training and career growth opportunities* Free Employee Assistance ProgramWHAT OUR BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVERS DO:* Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beverages* Warm and plate dessert items* Take orders from guests for food and/or beverages* Speak to and interact with guests and co-workers* Provide exceptional hospitality* Collect payments from guests* Maintain a clean and sanitized workstation* Follow health and safety guidelines* Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items* Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods* Provide guests with information about local areas, including giving directions* Are punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance* Contribute to a positive team environment* Other duties, as assignedWHAT YOU NEED TO BE A BARISTA AND PASTRY SERVER:* One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferred* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills* Ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as needed* Capable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsOur Barista and Pastry Servers are often the first people to greet our guests. They are an integral part of our restaurant service team providing exceptional hospitality, preparing and serving our delicious scratch-made food and drink.Farmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. As a member of our team, you will be working in a lively, fast-paced work environment within a growing farmer-owned restaurant company that cares about great food and drink, thoughtful sourcing, preserving our lands and waterways for future generations, and creating a culture of never-ending learning and reinvention for our employees. No matter where you work in our company, you are on a career path with challenges and opportunities for continued professional development and growth, and we are committed to your health and overall well-being. #FFALX