What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barista position at Fresh Baguette?
Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to seven retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.
Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
About The Role
Join the Fresh Baguette Rockville (804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850) team as a Barista and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences through quality products and outstanding service. This hourly, part-time or full-time role is perfect for individuals who have a passion for coffee, fresh bread, and enjoy connecting with people in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. At Fresh Baguette, you"ll embody our core values of Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Customer-Oriented while serving customers, preparing delicious menu items, and ensuring a welcoming store atmosphere.
Benefits
Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
About The Role
Join the Fresh Baguette Rockville (804 Hungerford Dr, Rockville, MD 20850) team as a Barista and become a vital part of our mission to deliver exceptional customer experiences through quality products and outstanding service. This hourly, part-time or full-time role is perfect for individuals who have a passion for coffee, fresh bread, and enjoy connecting with people in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. At Fresh Baguette, you"ll embody our core values of Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Customer-Oriented while serving customers, preparing delicious menu items, and ensuring a welcoming store atmosphere.
Benefits
- Compensation: 20.00$ / hour to 21.00$ / hour including tips
- Base pay starts at 11.50$ / hour with room for growth
- Paid Time Off for full-time employees
- Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days for full-time employees
- 40% Employee Discount
- Paid Training
- No late nights
- 401K and 401K Match
- Free Lunch
- Anniversary Gift Card
- Exciting growth potential
- Our shifts typically start as early as 6AM and end as late as 7PM, 7 days per week.
- Morning shifts: 6AM-1PM
- Afternoon shifts: 1PM-7PM
- 6-8 hour shift
- 5 Days a week including Saturday and Sunday
- Provide friendly and prompt customer service, creating a warm and personalized experience for each guest.
- Become an expert on Fresh Baguette"s menu offerings to confidently answer customer inquiries and make recommendations.
- Follow recipes with precision and adhere to standards to craft high-quality coffee beverages, sandwiches, salads, and more.
- Handle cash and credit transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
- Serve baked goods, breads, and pastries while ensuring that every item meets company presentation standards.
- Maintain store safety, sanitation, and proper food storage in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Address and resolve customer complaints with professionalism and care.
- Pay close attention to product displays throughout the day, ensuring they remain visually appealing and fully stocked.
- Clean and prep the store for the next day, including tidying workstations and closing the register.
- At least 1 year of experience in a customer-facing, café or food service environment, with a passion for coffee and bakery goods.
- A warm and inviting demeanor with excellent interpersonal skills; a true people person.
- Love for learning and openness to feedback and growth opportunities.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.
- Commitment to living by Fresh Baguette"s core values: Integrity, Respect, Reliability, Teamwork, Commitment, and Customer Orientation.
- Strong attention to detail, especially in following recipes, handling transactions, maintaining cleanliness, and presenting products.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons
- Availability to work on Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, Fourth of July, etc.
- Ability to perform heavy work such as lifting 50lbs and standing for 8hours
- Strong Communication skills
- Reliable transportation to work
- High School Diploma or GED
