Barista

Required Years of Experience

1 year

Job Details We're hiring baristas to join Piccolina da Centrolina, Chef Amy Brandwein's cafe. We love all things Italian, wood-fired and filled with flavor - that includes our coffee. Proudly serving La Colombe Coffee, we're seeking someone that appreciates the perfect way to start or end their day.

Barista
Responsibilities:

• Provide outstanding customer service; ensure customer needs are met in a timely fashion
• Prepare hot and cold drinks in accordance with customer needs
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area
• Follow health and safety guidelines
• Interact with customers regularly and professionally
• Itemizes and totals purchases
• Collects payments by accepting cash and credit cards, making change for cash customers.
• Provides pricing and product information by answering questions.
• Maintains checkout operations by following policies and procedures; reporting needed changes.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Assists in maintenance of store environment
• Maintain accurate department signage & pricing
• Interest in Italian Wine & Beverages

Requirements:
Must be able to work Weekends and Holidays. Shifts available 7:30 am-9:30pm Monday-Sunday
Preferred 6 months of experience working with coffee, handling cash and working directly with customers.

Bonus Points:
Experience within a coffee shop or restaurant with an established coffee program.
We are also looking for a candidate who can Bartend for our new spritz menu, ideally this candidate would make both coffee and alcoholic beverages.

Perks:
In-store discount options
Flexible work schedule

About Us
Translating to little one in Italian, Piccolina is the sophomore restaurant from award-winning Washington DC Chef and Owner Amy Brandwein. The all-day cafe located across the alley from Brandweins Centrolina in CityCenterDC features a menu cooked over wood fire, alongside a variety of freshly baked breads inspired by the chefs travels through Italy. Counter service invites guests to dine-in or enjoy chefs dishes to-go. Piccolina is a reflection of Chef Brandweins interpretation of Italian cuisine. The bright and cozy space, with an open view of the wood-fired oven, invites guests to enjoy a casual meal inspired by the flavors of Italy.
Compensation Details

Compensation: Hourly ($10.00) plus tips

Benefits & Perks: Health Insurance, 401k, Potential Bonuses, Dining Discounts

Required Skills

Outstanding Customer Service

Time Management

Preparing Hot and Cold Drinks

Attention to Detail

Maintaining a Clean and Tidy Work Area

Communication Skills

Following Health and Safety Guidelines

Cash Handling Skills

Interacting With Customers Professionally

Customer Relationship Management

Handling Cash Transactions

Problem Solving Skills

Providing Pricing and Product Information

Team Collaboration

Maintaining Checkout Operations

Adaptability

Complying With Procedures, Rules, and Regulations

Knowledge of Coffee Preparation

Contributing to Team Effort

Knowledge of alcoholic beverages

Assisting in the Maintenance of Store Environment

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Maintaining Accurate Department Signage and Pricing

Multitasking Abilities

Interest in Italian Wine and Beverages

Culinary Knowledge of Italian Cuisine

Bartending Experience (Bonus)

Sales Skills

Experience Working in a Coffee Shop or Restaurant With a Coffee Program (Bonus)

Flexibility in scheduling

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