Barista/Pastry Server - Alexandria

Barista and Pastry ServerOur 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.Hourly pay: $16 - $20Benefits + Perks:Competitive payHealth insurance plans available for as low as $130 per month after 90 days of employmentDental and vision plansPaid time offDiscounted shift meal and generous dining discountPaid pregnancy and parental leaveVoluntary benefits: short-term disability and accident insuranceFree access to company massage therapistDiscounted gym & yoga membershipFree mental health therapy through our partner ComPsych, where employees and their immediate family members receive confidential sessions available virtually or in-personTraining and career growth opportunitiesFree Employee Assistance Program with resources for legal, financial, and life needsWhat Our Barista and Pastry Servers Do:Prepare and serve specialty hot and cold coffee and tea beveragesWarm and plate dessert itemsTake orders from guests for food and/or beveragesSpeak to and interact with guests and co-workersProvide exceptional hospitalityCollect payments from guestsMaintain a clean and sanitized workstationFollow health and safety guidelinesAdhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage itemsExplain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methodsProvide guests with information about local areas, including giving directionsAre punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendanceContribute to a positive team environmentOther duties, as assignedWhat You Need to Be a Barista and Pastry Server:One year of experience in a full-service restaurant or coffee shop preferredExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds, as neededCapable of continuous bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and use of hands and armsFarmers Restaurant Group was voted as one of the Best Places to Work across the Greater Washington, D.C. area. Our restaurants are among the most booked in the nation on OpenTable. As a Farmers Restaurant Group team member, 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.