About The Position
George's Donuts & Merriment is a high end, ingredient driven all day cafe. This position will contribute to the overall success of our beverage/coffee program, embracing the mission & culture valued by George’s Donuts and Merriment. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee and have experience as a lead barista making hand-crafted quality beverages and providing exceptional customer service. This position will also work closely with our coffee consultant to ensure a well-developed coffee program has been established for our team and customers. This is a fast-paced position that requires efficiency and effectiveness and passion to drive excellence in making beautifully crafted beverages for our community. You will have the ability to work with a James Beard nominated Pastry Chef and a stellar team!
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso, cappuccino, café latte, tea, etc. while considering customer specifications. Work to maintain positive customer interactions and a speedy delivery of all beverages and food items.
- Work closely with our coffee consultant to ensure beautiful crafted drinks are being made with consistency and quality in mind.
- Work closely with the GM to ensure other staff members are also making drinks with the same quality and efficiency in mind and offer training or support as needed.
- Responsible for opening and/or closing procedures for. respective food service area.
- Arrange coffee bar/ supplies and cups/mugs to make attractive displays and maintain bar area in a neat and sanitary manner.
- Responsible for working with the team and GM to ensure coffee machines, and all other coffee equipment is running up to daily standards.
- Work with GM to schedule repair for coffee/beverage machinery as needed.
- Work closely with GM to ensure weekly coffee inventory levels are substantial and up to par to ensure coffee does not run out
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
Position Qualifications
- 1-3 years of lead barista experience/craft coffee experience in a coffee shop or restaurant
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Food Handler's Certificate
- Must be hospitable, and deliver excellent and efficient customer service in an authentic, inclusive and confident manner
- Operate at a high level of service with an innate attention to detail for craft beverages
- Ability to multi-task, and help multiple customers and team members simultaneously
- Ability and drive to receive constructive feedback and mentoring with a can do attitude
- Must be positive, respectful, flexible and consistent
- Deep passion for beverage or coffee culture a plus
- Willingness to work in cross-functional roles as needed
- Must be able to work in a high-volume environment with the ability to ask questions and offer solutions as needed
Availability:
This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, early mornings, and holidays.
Work location: In Person
Shift:
- 8 hour full time shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
George's Donuts and Merriment is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Our Added Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
- Manager Member discount of 30%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94127 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94127: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person