We are looking for baristas to help us open our Lexington café! Our front of house team members welcome and care for guests in our cafes. 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)

Our Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay (baristas start at $12.50/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 one 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

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

Essential Functions/Working Conditions for FOH Positions

• Strong communication skills
• 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

Please note: Our Lexington café will be opening in August 2024. Any training that will take place prior to August will occur at another one of our Boston-area cafes

Join us on our journey to create something special!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $12.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What attracts you to want to work at Tatte Bakery & Cafe?
• 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?
• Do you have the right to work in the United States?
• Would you like to be considered for a counter team member position, barista position, or both?
• Our Lexington café will be located at 1777 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02420. Will you be able to reliably commute to this location?

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lexington, MA 02420: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person