The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for a Caf Counter Person (CCP) to join our team of amazing individuals who share a genuine passion for creating and serving great food and drinks, and who enjoy working in a place that promotes a culture of building meaningful connections with our guests and amongst our staff.

This position is exclusive to Open City at The National Cathedral (OCNC). OCNC is a coffeehouse/caf, offering a variety of food items, specialty coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages. CCP's are cross-trained to perform and/or assist in all caf functions. The ideal candidate is personable, a good communicator, well organized, works well with others, and shares our Core Values, which are listed in the qualifications below. The CCP's duties include, but are not limited to:

• Greet and assist all guests as needed.

• Anticipate and respond quickly to all guest needs.

• Take guests food and beverage orders and collect payments.

• Have detailed knowledge of all food and beverage menu items including key ingredients, common allergens, and menu pairing suggestions.

• Assist with preparing beverages.

• Assist with preparing food items.

• Run orders out to guest tables.

• Pre-bus and bus all tables.

• Assist with dishwashing and trash removal.

• Constantly maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Perform assigned Running Sidework, and Closing Sidework duties.

• Perform tasks or duties as directed by the Manager on Duty.

• Is constantly mindful of, and follows good food safety practices.

• Ensure guests have an enjoyable experience from the moment they enter till the time they leave.

• Enjoy and promote an environment where one can build meaningful connections.

Benefits for Full Time-Eligible Employees include: Employer sponsored Med, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, and employer matching 401(k). All Employees enjoy: Transportation Allowances, Dining Perks, and Growth Opportunities. We encourage and foster internal promotion and career potential.

The Growth Path for a successful CCP is to Cafe Barista > Cafe Lead > Assistant Cafe Manager > Cafe Manager > AGM > GM > Central Management Positions.

• Strong oral communication skills in English are required.

• Previous Hospitality/Restaurant experience is a big plus.

• Barista experience is a very big plus.

• Adept at learning and memorizing - will be required to know menu items.

• High School degree preferred.

• Must be organized and able to multitask.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must work well under pressure.

• Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

• Must possess our Core Values of being unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude.

The Tryst Trading Company family of restaurants includes Tryst, The Diner, Open City, The Coupe, and Open City at the National Cathedral. The Tryst Trading Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.