Barista

Responsibilities

• Maintain a welcoming attitude and guide customers through menus
• Foster professional relationships with regular customers
• Maintain work areas, beverage machinery, and tools in a hygienic manner
• Describe tasting notes of specialty beverages to customers
• Demonstrate skill in basic latte art
• Master Point of Sale applications and ensure transaction accuracy
• Complete opening, closing, and cleaning checklists
• Package food and doughnut orders according to guidelines
• Ensure all food and drink meet safety and quality standards
• Manage inventory using FIFO methods
• Maintain cleanliness of FOH, patio, and bathrooms

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Barista in Specialty Coffee
• Food Handler Certification (must obtain within 90 days)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
• Ability to stand for long periods (up to 8 hours)
• Ability to follow recipes and verbal/written instructions
• Legal right to work in the United States
• Fluency in English

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for specialty coffee
• Experience with latte art
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Paid training
• Free shift meal
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• Team building activities
• Paid time off (Full-time)
• Profit sharing (Full-time)
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance (Full-time)
• Employee discount on food, coffee, and merchandise

About the Company

Located at PENN Quarter, D.C., Good Company Doughnuts & Cafe is a gourmet doughnut shop and casual neighborhood restaurant obsessed with artisan, hand-cut doughnuts, great food, and specialty coffee. We partner with Intelligentsia Coffee Roasters to provide the highest quality coffee experience in a professional and inclusive environment.