Lead Barista

Location: Bethesda

Closing Date: 28/10/2024

Hours: Full Time

Type: Permanent

Job Requirements / Description

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.

Fresh Baguette is an award-winning, fast-growing , artisanal bakery known for its high-quality products and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013 inspired by bakeries in France. We have seven 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 experienced Full-Time Lead Barista for its Bethesda bakery cafe (Fresh Baguette, 4919 Bethesda Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814 ). As a Lead Barista , you are the face of Fresh Baguette, connecting with customers, crafting delicious coffee drinks, and building delectable sandwiches.

Be nefits

Compensation: 21.00$ / hour to 22.00$ / hour including tips
Base pay starts at 13.00$ / hour with room for growth
Paid Time off after 90 days
Health and Dental Insurance after 90 days
40% Employee Discount
Paid Training
No late nights
401K and 401K Match
Free Lunch
Anniversary Gift Card
Exciting growth potential

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

Must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Must have open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, and afternoons
Availability to work on Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
Physical exertion requirement to perform heavy work (such as frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds)
Strong communication skills
Reliable transportation to work
Ability to stand for 8 hours
Minimum of 3 years of experience working as a barista or in food service is required
Experience in a shift lead or higher is preferred