Barista - 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 inspired by bakeries in France. We have five retail locations and a thriving wholesale business. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. 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. 

We are growing and constantly looking for passionate people to join our team. We are seeking a talented and dynamic Full-Time Barista for its Alexandria bakery cafe (Fresh Baguette, 1101 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314).

Shifts: 

• Our shifts typically start as early as 6AM and end as late as 7PM, 7 days per week. 
• Morning shifts: 6AM-1PM
• Mid shifts: 9AM-4PM
• Afternoon shifts: 1PM-7PM
• 6-8 hour shift
• 5 Days a week including Saturday and Sunday

As a Barista you will be:

• Living by Fresh Baguette’s core values: Integrity, Respect, Reliable, Team player, Committed, and Customer Oriented
• Providing friendly and prompt customer service
• An expert of Fresh Baguette menu offerings
• Follow recipes according to standard
• Cash and credit handling at the cash register in a fun and efficient manner
• Serving baked goods, breads, and pastries
• Making and serving coffee, sandwiches, salads with care
• Maintaining store safety, sanitation and proper food storage 
• Addressing and answering customer complaints 
• Paying close attention to the way products are displayed throughout the day and to the cleanliness of the store 
• Cleaning and prepping the store for the next day
• Closing register
   

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends & mornings/afternoons
• Availability to work on Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
• Strong Communication skills
• Reliable transportation to work--living within walking distance and/or not dependent on public transportation
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Commute of less than 25 minutes
• Experience working as a barista is a plus

You would be a great fit as a barista if you:

• Have a passion for coffee and bread
• Have a warm and inviting presence
• Love learning
• Consider yourself a people person
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Seek growth opportunities

Benefits

• Compensation: Competitive pay - 21.00$ / hour to 22.00$ / hour including tip
• Base pay is $11.50/hr with room for growth
• Tips
• No late nights
• Paid Training
• 401K and 401K Matching
• Free Lunch
• Paid-Time Off available after 90 days
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Employee Discount
• Anniversary Gift Card
• Exciting growth potential

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free Lunch
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid training
• Anniversary Gift Card

Restaurant type:

• Bakery
• Café
• Coffee shop

Shift:

• 6-8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Morning shift
• Afternoon shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Learn more about us at Freshbaguette.net