Barista

Job Title:

Barista/Shift Lead

Company:

Pitango Gelato & Coffee

Location:

115 S. Union St., Suite A (Old Town) Alexandria

Job Summary:

Provide amazing hospitality while developing the skills to independently run a coffee station using a manual espresso machine. Go through our in-house coffee training and pass the Pitango Coffee Certification Test to accomplish the art of serving precise, and consistent espresso drinks. Stay organized and works efficiently under pressure.

Benefits:

• Tips
• Seasonal and Year-round positions available
• Opportunity for advancement and promotion
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training
• Referral program

Duties:

• Report directly to your shift leaders and manager(s)
• Is approved as a barista to make espresso drinks with consistent temperatures, texture, and latte art
• Serving beverages to customers in an efficient manner while maintaining customer service standards
• Can work under pressure at times when there is a rush or wait
• Can multi-task and be responsible for other areas of the store in addition to the espresso bar
• Restocking customer area, serving area, and back of house as needed and at shift change
• Cleaning the service and customer areas throughout your shift and at the end of the shift
• Educating our customers about the sources and quality of our products
• Opening and/or closing the store, sometimes working early/late hours
• Availability during weekend shifts
• At all times you will act as an ambassador of Pitango Gelato and ensure that standards are being upheld in any and all locations that you may visit while on official business or not.
• Eventually, will be approved as a scooper to serve consistent, quality gelato to customers.
• Will learn the ability to educate customers on our gelato and where it comes from while ensuring the customer is having the best possible experience.

This list is not exhaustive or conclusive. You will at times need to do what needs to be done to ensure the Pitango brand is upheld to the highest of standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

Experience is a significant factor in determining compensation, although it is not a strict requirement.

• The applicant must possess interpersonal skills and exhibit an engaging demeanor when interacting with customers;
• Must be capable of meeting the physical demands of the position, including lifting, standing for extended periods, and reaching various products within the display case.
• The applicant must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.
• The applicant must have access to reliable transportation to ensure timely arrival at work.
• Punctuality is essential, and the applicant must demonstrate a commitment to adhering to scheduled work hours.
• The applicant must comply with the established dress code, which includes wearing headwear and refraining from polishing nails.
• Positive references from previous employers or professional associates are required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour, plus tips

Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week

Restaurant type:

• Coffee shop
• Cafe
• Bakery

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Shift:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Customer service: 2 years (Required)
• Barista experience: 1 year (Required)
• Management: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, VA 22314 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, VA 22314: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person