Barista - Bien Cuit Bakery (Brooklyn)

OUR COMPANY: Bien Cuit is a James Beard-nominated, Brooklyn-based retail and wholesale bakery focusing on handcrafted bread and pastry. We are dedicated to the merging of classical and contemporary techniques that harness the benefits of fermentation, support the seasonality of local agriculture, and respect the centuries-old tradition of the bakery as the heart of the community. We are a quickly growing company and seek team members who are hands-on and have significant experience in the Food & Beverage industry. Bien Cuit is looking for a barista to join our team! JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Comprehensively selling our unique line of baked goods • Expertly making coffee, espresso and tea beverages • Staying informed on all menu items. Remembering all ingredients and important production procedures of all items • Carefully packaging cakes • Accurately handling cash at POS • Ensuring work space and retail space are clean and organized at all times • Restock retail items • Complying with all DOH regulations COMPETENCIES: • Self-motivated and customer service-oriented • Ability to think quickly and problem-solve • Highly skilled and consistent in all areas of coffee and tea service • Able to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness and organization behind the bar • Able to communicate effectively with management, peers and guests • Customer service oriented/ friendly personality EXPERIENCE & ABILITIES: • 1+ years’ experience and proven technical expertise as a barista and counterperson • General knowledge of register/point of sale systems • Ability to multitask • Must be able to work weekends