Bakery/Donut Shop Sales Associate/Barista – George’s Donuts and Merriment
George's Donuts & Merriment is a high end, ingredient driven all day cafe. The Sales Associate/Barista is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, preparing and serving a variety of beverages and food items and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the cafe. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive can-do attitude, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and a willingness to enthusiastically tell the story of George’s Donuts and Merriment to the West Portal community.
As a successful candidate, you will:
- Greet customers, take orders, prepare and serve hot and cold beverages such as coffee, espresso, cappuccino, café latte, tea, etc. while considering customer specifications.
- Work to maintain positive customer interactions and a speedy delivery of all beverages and food items.
- Responsible for opening and/or closing procedures for respective food service area.
- Arrange coffee bar/ supplies and cups/mugs to make attractive displays and maintain bar area in a neat and sanitary manner.
- Take customer orders in a friendly and efficient manner and enthusiastically tell the story of George’s Donuts & Merriment to customers
- Bus when busy/ keeping the cafe clean
- Work well in high-energy energy fast-paced environment
- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested
Position Qualifications:
- One year of experience in a customer service or hospitality environment preferred
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Previous food handling experience in either the hospitality or food and beverage industry is a plus
- An innate passion for surprising and delighting guests and going above and beyond to make customers happy
- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to work in cross-functional roles as needed
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed
- Must be positive, respectful, flexible and consistent
- Deep passion for food and beverage culture a plus
- Must be able to work in a high-volume environment with the ability to ask questions and offer solutions as needed
Availability:
This position requires the willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, days, early mornings, and holidays.
Work location: In Person
Shift:
- 8 hour full time shift
- Day shift
- Morning shift
George's Donuts and Merriment is a proud, equal-opportunity employer that is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.
Our Added Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance for individual, spouse, partner, and family
- Manager Member discount of 30%
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Restaurant type:
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- San Francisco, CA 94127 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- San Francisco, CA 94127: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person