Barista needed at Alon's Bakery and Market Virginia Highlands, GA

About The Job

Alon’s Bakery & Market is an esteemed European bakery and market searching for a talented, driven, and guest focused Barista to join our team. The successful candidate will have a proven ability to support a team to fulfill the vision of our high-quality operation, while consistently meeting sales goals and guest service expectations.

Reports to: General Manager and Asst. Manager

The Job

• Must have a deep understanding of the brand ethos and volume, while being able to suggest at an exceptional level to our guests the diverse range of high-quality desserts and coffees we make in house.
• While consistently maintaining daily to weekly sales goals, also must be able to assist guests needs by preparing a variety of espresso drinks, in addition to a deep knowledge of our dessert case.
• Welcomes and excites guests over our high-quality, house-made products as well as our overall concept.
• Previous experience in a fast-paced sales environment is a must, and a kitchen/cafe environment is an excellent plus.
• Job responsibilities include opening/closing operational procedures, an exquisite background in guest service, maintaining a clean, well-organized work environment, strongly educating guests about our vast array of offerings, and creating a joyful experience for our guests at Alon’s Bakery & Market.

Skills, Experience and Education Required

• 1-3 years of previous experience in similar environment (coffee service food or bakery)
• Self-starter, flexible, creative, and able to work independently
• Ability to multi-task, and change priorities constantly as needed in a fast-paced environment

About Alon’s Bakery & Market

Alon’s Bakery & Market is an award-winning restaurant, providing high-quality artisan baked goods and cuisine since 1992. The namesake of Executive Chef/Owner Alon Balshan, Alon’s Bakery & Market has two locations in Morningside and most recently opened at Phipps Plaza Mall with catering options available across metro Atlanta. Offering our guests a unique atmosphere that emulates the authentic feel of a European market, Alon’s Bakery & Market is known for its high-quality, made-from-scratch selection of baked breads, European-style cakes, handmade pastries, gourmet sandwiches, freshly prepared foods, fine cheeses, exquisite chocolates and more.

Please note before submitting an application: as a company, we take hiring very seriously. Interviewing with Alon’s Bakery & Market may include video and phone interviews, written projects, and/or on-site interviews. We may be unable to follow-up with each and every applicant. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation in order to apply for a posted job, please contact us through our website www.alons.com. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under federal law. Alon’s Bakery & Market is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Guest services: 1 year (Preferred)
• Barista: 1 year (Preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person