Organization Overview:
Elawa is expanding! We are opening a café in mid-August and hiring additional, dedicated staff members to support cafe operations.
The Cafe at Elawa Farm will offer breakfast, lunch, coffee service, weekend brunch, and kid friendly options. The Cafe will be open Wednesday through Sunday from 8am to 3pm. Our menu will be seasonal, highlighting our farm’s produce as well as local farmer food.
Elawa Farm Foundation’s mission is to steward a historic farm that enriches greater Lake County as a center for experiential learning to broaden access to education, nutritious food, and our local food system. We gather community through food and agriculture with community-based programs and events.
Elawa is a tip-free organization with all hourly staff paid a flat hourly rate.
Job Title: Barista & Café Lead
Position summary:
The Barista serves customers in a prompt and efficient manner preparing all drink orders according to our standards. The Cafe at Elawa Farm has partnered with Tala on all our coffee offerings. The Cafe at Elawa Farm also serves alcohol, including a curated wine list. This position also manages cafe staff, scheduling, and front of house inventory.
Key responsibilities:
- Manages café staff, scheduling, and front of house inventory
- Greet customers and take order; provide information about products and look for opportunity to “up-sell” products
- Cleans and stocks work area
- Follows all procedures and policies, including those for safety and security, to ensure safety of all associates during each shift
- Maintain a calm demeanor during periods of high volume to keep area operating to standard and to set a positive example for the team
- Responds to customer requests and complaints
- At times, maintains & operates a cash register for transactions (using Toast point-of-sale system)
Requirements:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Good understanding of MS Office and restaurant software programs.
- Teamwork-oriented with outstanding leadership abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Food handler card.
- Requires the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Reports to: Executive Chef
Status: Full time
Compensation: $20-$22/hour, based on experience
Equal Opportunity Statement: Elawa Farm Foundation does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of identity.
