Front of House - Barista-$22-25+/hr incl tips

We're looking for a friendly, engaging and motivated Front of House/Barista to welcome our guests $22-25+hr including tips.

***Great medical, dental and vision insurance. 401k + profit sharing***

**34 to 40 hours per week*** Shop hours 6:30a-3:30p daily-variable shifts

***MUST HAVE SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AVAILABILITY***

“La Fête Pâtisserie Française” brings a one-of-a-kind French gourmande experience to the Seattle area (Mercer Island) . Sophistication, elegance, and unparalleled food and service… all we need is you!

The Front of House/Barista plays a key role in our energetic team of French food and beverage enthusiasts who are driven to provide excellent customer service. Please be passionate about the food and beverage industry and enjoy working with people. You’ll have the opportunity to be part of an atmosphere where both guests and employees have a great experience that is welcoming and engaging. The ideal candidate is a positive, glass half full type of person who can bring humor and grace under pressure and have a strong work ethic even when working independently.

Responsibilities would include but not be limited to:

• Make and serve specialty coffee and tea beverages
• Interest in making genuine connections with both new and regular guests
• Exceptional cleaning and sanitizing practices
• Adherence to recipes and presentation of food and beverage items with high level of detail
• Be punctual and able to observe regular and consistent attendance
• Dependable and interested in contributing to a positive team environment
• Please understand what side work is and be willing to do it consistently

· Communicating respectfully with all guests, co-workers, vendors and management

Please have a great attitude, work ethic, and “can do” spirit and be self-motivated. Knowledge of French food and pastries are a huge plus.

Additional Skills/Attributes:

· Flexibility in your job with the ability to cross train and multitask.

· 1+ YEARS’ EXPERIENCE AS A BARISTA A PLUS

· A strong understanding of espresso, milk steaming, and latte art

· Detail oriented.

· Food & wine pairing experience isn’t a must but is a very good thing.

· Must be 18 or over.

If you feel like you would be an ideal fit to join our team, please send a cover letter and resume to be considered for an interview. Please include any scheduling limitations, number of hours desired, as well as your wage expectations.

Resume’s without a cover letter will not be considered. We look forward to hearing from you!