Barista Waitress/waiter & Pastry Chef

_**Barista responsibilities include**:_

- Greet customers as they enter

- Give customers drink menus and answer their questions regarding ingredients

- Take orders while paying attention to details (e.g. preferences of coffee blend, dairy and sugar ratios)

- Prepare beverages following recipes

- Serve beverages and prepared food, like cookies, pastries and muffins

- Receive and process payments (cash and credit cards)

- Keep the bar area clean

- Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates

- Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs

- Comply with health and safety regulations

- Communicate customer feedback to managers and recommend new menu items

- **Waiter/Waitress responsibilities include**:_

- Greet and escort customers to their tables

- Present menu and provide detailed information when asked (e.g. about portions, ingredients or potential food allergies)

- Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware and glasses

- Inform customers about the day's specials

- Offer menu recommendations upon request

- Up-sell additional products when appropriate

- Take accurate food and drinks orders, using a POS ordering software,order slips or by memorization

- Check customers' IDs to ensure they meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages

- Communicate order details to the Kitchen Staff

- Serve food and drink orders

- Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems

- Arrange table settings and maintain a tidy dining area

- Deliver checks and collect bill payments

- Carry dirty plates, glasses and silverware to kitchen for cleaning

- Meet with restaurant staff to review daily specials, changes on the menu and service specifications for reservations (e.g. parties)

- Follow all relevant health department regulations

- Provide excellent customer service to guests

- **Pastry Chef Responsibilities include**:_

- Operating and managing the pastry section of the kitchen and liaising with the executive and sous chefs to ensure a successful working environment.

- Preparing ingredients and handling baking and other kitchen equipment.

- Creating pastries, baked goods, and confections, by following a set recipe.

- Developing new recipes for seasonal menus.

- Decorating pastries and desserts to ensure beautiful and tasteful presentation.

- Meeting with customers to discuss details and planning of custom-made desserts and pastries for special occasions, such as weddings.

- Monitoring the stock of baking ingredients.

- Ordering new supplies, ingredients, and equipment for the pastry section, when needed, and within budget.

- Ensuring their section of the kitchen adheres to safety and health regulations.

- Supervising and training staff members, when needed.

- **Requirements and skills**:_

- Previous work experience as a Barista or Waiter/Waitress

- Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

- Knowledge of sanitation regulations

- Flexibility to work various shifts

- Basic math skills

- Ability to gauge customers' preferences

- Excellent communication skills

- High school diploma; relevant training is a plus

- Hands-on experience with cash register and ordering information system (e.g. Revel POS or Toast POS)

- 2 or more years' experience working within the food industry as a Pastry Chef, Baker, or relevant role.

- Working knowledge of baking techniques and the pastry-making process.