Counter Attendant jobs in Washington, DC

Qualifications

• (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)
• 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
• French speaking is a big plus!

Responsibilities

• Counter team members will have a working knowledge of all Gustave products, delivering delicious savory dishes and pastries, operating the point-of-sale register, and keeping a clean and organized workspace, while our baristas show off their artistic coffee skills by handcrafting delicious and creative coffee beverages
• Have a desire to help where needed and work as part of a team
• Have flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, holidays, & afternoons/evenings
• 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
• Determine guests' needs by asking questions and sharing product knowledge
• Has comprehensive knowledge of all Gustave products
• Takes guests’ orders using our point-of-sale system/register
• Executes all Gustave product and packaging standards
• Delivers coffee beverages and food to guests
• Maintains clean and well-stocked café stations
• Actively maintains and supports café cleanliness
• Complies with and follows all safety and sanitation standards at all times while adhering to our policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned
• Prepares and serves or delivers beverages according to Gustave recipes and specifications
• 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

Benefits

• Free drinks and generously discounted meals
• Flexible schedule with no late nights
• Vacation time (after 18 months of full-time service)
• Early access to pay trough Homebase
• Great Family friendly environment