A new breakfast/brunch restaurant is opening near Lafayette College in Easton - Miss Jackson's Kitchen! We are seeking baristas to join our team.

Miss Jackson's Kitchen will offer a variety of Southern-inspired menu items created using healthy, locally sourced foods and organic ingredients whenever possible. The brand is a part of Martinez Hospitality, the parent company of the popular Lehigh Valley restaurant chain, Don Juan Mex Grill. Come be a part of a company whose values are centered around those of teamwork, accountability, and kindness. We offer benefits, room for growth, flexibility, and a positive work environment.

Role Summary

Prepare and serve coffee and beverages while going above and beyond customer expectations and creating positive emotional connections to the restaurant and its branding

Position Type and Pay Range

• Open 8am-8pm 7 days/week and 8am-2pm while Lafayette College is not in session
• Pay depends upon experience

Our Team Member Benefits

• Positive work environment
• Yearly scholarship access
• Opportunity for advancement and personal growth
• Flexible schedule with day and night hours
• Team outings throughout the year
• Meal discounts on scheduled days
• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid time off

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of barista experience
• Must live within reasonable commuting distance to location (Lehigh Valley)
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  Must be 18 or older to apply
• Understand the expectations of our customer service standards and operational excellence
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs occasionally and stand for up to 8 hours

General Responsibilities

• Read, understand, and comply with all parts of the Team Member Handbook
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  Show up on time, have a great attitude, and work hard for your entire shift
• Deliver portions that are correct and meet presentation expectations
• Execute FIFO (First In, First Out) model for food inventory to assure freshness and quality
• Protect the customer experience by ensuring packaging, food presentation, and quality are top-level
• Constantly improve yourself by finding ways to do your work better and faster
• Proactively look for opportunities to be cross-trained
• Be responsible to fill your shift if you are not able work
• Ensure appearance complies with the Team Member Handbook
• Be a team player
• Display good stewardship and a sense of ownership for the business

Responsibilities

• Promote coffee consumption by educating customers and by preparing/serving a variety of coffee drinks
• Welcome customers by determining their coffee interests/needs
• Answer questions and presents/explains the coffee/drink menu
• Follow instructions and uses prescribed recipes and preparation techniques
• Generate revenue by attracting new customers
• Maintain inventory by replenishing supplies and stocking equipment
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations
• Keep the working area neat, clean, and orderly at all times
• Work safely around equipment and report any maintenance issues to the Leader
• Maintain personal knowledge by completing in-house training and stay up-to-date on any changes
• Complete all opening and closing tasks as assigned

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, and patient with a positive attitude
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  Team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, honest, and a strong work ethic
• Dependable and honest
• Demonstrate leadership attributes and a positive role model for others
• Responsive to team’s needs
• Takes initiative
• Works to serve others
• Motivated to grow and desire for ongoing training/education
• Detailed & keenly observant
• Passion for procedural discipline
• Ability to multitask and work quickly, yet efficiently, and at a thorough pace. Hustle is important!
• Must love to smile and connect with people
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests and team members
• Loves serving and helping others