Barista at Ballston, Arlington VA

Calling all hospitality enthusiasts! Embrace the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service in a welcoming setting, where your passion for food, sustainability, hospitality, wellness, and creativity will shine as you create exceptional experiences for our valued guests.

Our Front of House Service Team Member should be  someone who:

• Has engaging communication skills
• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission 

You will:

• Greet guests and delivery drivers
• Support our espresso beverage program
• Baristas: Prepares recipes according to standard procedures.
• Baristas: Achieves a ticket time goal of 6 minutes or less. 
• Take orders and ensure order accuracy and packaging
• Assist with running food to tables from our line
• Maintain dining room cleanliness
• Keeping café stations clean and well-stocked
• Communicate guest needs

You Must be able to : 

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reaching and grasping overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks and Compensation 

• 70% meal discount
• Free and discounted Yoga 
• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match 
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
• Transportation Benefits
• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community
• PTO/vacation time (for full-time)* 

   

  *Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time.

If you align with our Mission and Values, want to learn, and work hard, we hope you’ll apply to join our team!

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.