About Press Coffee + Crepes:
Press Coffee + Crepes opened in Summer 2016, founded in the desire to be part of the revitalization and ongoing creativity in our small downtown. Since our opening, Press has become widely recognized for its high-quality coffee and beverages served alongside inventive dishes which capture the spirit of European Inspired, Carolina Made.
To work at Press means buying into our vision of authentic hospitality and displaying the “heart on your sleeve” passion we bring to what we do each day. Displaying these attributes consistently will open the door for more opportunities within our growing company.
GREAT HOURS– We are an all-day café, which means NO EVENING SHIFTS.
Job Description:
At Press Coffee, Crepes + Cocktails the Barista is the main point of interaction with customers; an outgoing, helpful personality is a must. The Barista at Press must be energetic, engaging, and courteous while explaining food and beverages to guests and accurately inputting orders for preparation. The Barista is responsible for greeting guests, providing menus, taking orders, offering suggestions, accepting payments, and preparing FOH beverages in keeping with recipes and service standards.
This position needs a very organized, detail-oriented, focused, and hospitable person. Menu mastery is required as part of initial training to progress. A consistent desire to learn is key as we are always moving our beverage program forward. Maintaining a high-energy level and keeping up with a fast-paced shop is required therefore the ability to lift +/- 20 pounds and stand for 8-hour periods is needed.
A typical day within this position would require many tasks that are essential to a high-functioning restaurant and coffee shop:
-Greeting customers upon entry and exit
-Informing customers about specials or new items
-Taking orders and processing payments
-Using top-of-the-line coffee equipment for espresso, brewing coffee and tea, and grinding coffee
-Delivering beverages to customers and providing exceptional customer service
-Maintaining an orderly and organized workspace and replacing dishes once cleaned
-Stocking items needed in accordance with par levels
-Making syrups and beverages needed to adhere to par levels
-Opening and closing the barista side in accordance to checklists and quality standards
-Following health department guidelines for cleanliness and sanitation
Within 30 days the tasks required should be mastered and the job should be able to be completed without step-by-step direction, except for special tasks and situations. At the point of employment review, you will be evaluated on completion and quality of above listed tasks, time management and attendance, consistency of work quality, and plan for growth. We are a committed restaurant that loves the environment of working together and promoting our culture. We encourage working towards your goals and want to work together to get us where we are wanting to go. Positive additions to any team are always rewarded.
Press Coffee + Crepes is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment; including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, job performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Compensation: $13.00 - $17.00+ per hour with tip share.
We operate a pooled tip share with a minimum of $4 per hour in tip share for a guaranteed hourly wage of your base pay + $4/hr. Average actual hourly tip share is currently over $5/hr and varies by days of week/shifts worked.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $13.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Restaurant type:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person