FOH Daytime Barista/Server - Full Time or Part Time ok Must Have Weekend Availability
Lemon Poppy Kitchen is seeking experienced barista / servers for our bustling brunch cafe
that has become a neighborhood fixture. Our restaurant has been a hub of the Glassell
Park community since 2012, and over the years has evolved from a hole in the wall strip mall
joint serving mom & pop breakfast favorites to a full fledged brunch restaurant with a unique
menu.
We have recently remodeled our entire indoor and outdoor space, added beer and wine service, upgraded our espresso and in house pastry offerings. We are looking for experienced staff who are excited to learn and present the unique cuisine and drink offerings.
You’ll be on the front lines of a super friendly neighborhood cafe interacting with great staff, customers and neighbors. Currently considering full time staff (4-5 shifts) or part time staff (2-3 shifts), but must be available weekends.
Successful candidate:
Has experience in front of house service at a busy establishment, with barista experience
Enjoys working as part of a team, communication and flexibility are key
Interested in learning new things and especially our menu
Is passionate about food and beverage service
Loves maintaining a clean and beautiful space
Is respectful and kind to our team members and customers
Proactively addresses issues
-coordinate with the team if you see items running low, or any area falling behind
-don’t run from the unhappy table, see what we can do
Remains calm under pressure and focused on work and communication
Performs physically – lift, bend, clean, stock
ServSafe and RBS certified or will be shortly
Speaks Spanish a plus
General Front of House Server duties:
Greet and seat diners as they come in
Take orders – learn the menu (food, drink, pastry) and be able to answer questions, recommend dishes, address special dietary needs
Serve drinks – beer, wine, spritzers, teas, lemonades, espresso
Coordinate with kitchen regarding special requests and availability of dishes
Make sure orders are correct and customers happy
Check-in with your table, additional order items, pre bus
Manage take out orders
Clean space – tables, counters, service areas, at all times
Update prep list and order list as we use stocks during the day
Pay attention to the prep list and coordinate with team to make sure it gets done
Manage time to accomplish customer service, breaks, prep, and cleaning during shift
Help on special projects as needed
The good stuff:
Starting pay is $17/hour + tips
6 paid sick days
401k retirement plan
Paid meals on shift
50% off meals off shift
Some scheduling flexibility
Our hours are M-F 8am-5pm, S-S 8am-4pm
Please respond with your availability, preferred number of shifts, and paste resume into the email. Thank you we are excited to meet you!