Barista (Reston Town Center)

Description PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR A 'SUMMER JOB' AND PLAN TO LEAVE AT THE END OF THE SUMMER. WE ARE NOT HIRING FOR SEASONAL POSITIONS IN THIS LOCATION. MUST HAVE WEEKNIGHT AVAILABILITY (M-F PM) AND/OR WEEKEND AVAILABILITY (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AM/PM) (WE ARE NOT CURRENTLY HIRING FOR WEEKDAY MORNINGS IN THIS LOCATION FOR THIS POSITION)

NON-SEASONAL/WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING YEAR-ROUND TEAM MEMBERS ONLY OPEN-AVAILABILITY PREFERRED The Baristas role is to prepare quality beverages and serve our guests in accordance with our quality control and service standards

The Barista is a hospitality professional who is warm, genuine, and engaging, as well as efficient and accurate to ensure an extraordinary experience for all our guests. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Greets, takes and fills orders from guests or servers in accordance with Ted's Bulletin timing, recipe, and service standards, which requires standing and walking behind the bar throughout the duration of shift and may include writing orders

Interacts with guests to ensure they feel welcomed and cared for throughout their visit

Follows opening and closing procedures/checklists

Knows the food and beverage menu, and is able to speak to the menu from memory

Rings in orders into point of sale system

Collects payment for food and drinks served and accurately processes payment and/or makes change using prescribed cash handling procedures

Cleans and maintains an organized work area, which may require reaching, bending, stooping, lifting and working with cleaning agents

Understands and practices proper safe food and beverage handling procedures in accordance with local government standards

Completes side-work tasks as assigned

Strives to hit sales goals as assigned by the general manager

Qualifications To be successful in this role, you'll meet or exceed the following requirements:

Able to stand and walk for up to 10 hours per day preferred

Able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs

Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure

High school diploma

(or equivalent) required

Able to perform basic mathematical calculations

Must be of legal age to prepare, serve, and ring alcoholic beverages h

Able to work flexible shifts and schedules, inclusive of weekends, and some holidays

Certified in

(or able to be certified in) responsible alcohol service (as required by state or local law)

High energy and stamina

Able to work within a fast-paced, highly mobile environment

Able to perform essential functions and demonstrate competencies to company standards with reasonable accommodation

Able to communicate effectively in the primary language of the work location

(verbal and written)