Barista, Baker, Management

Multiple Positions Available: Barista, Baker, Assistant Manager, General Manager

When you become part of the team at Fresh Baguette, you become part of the personal connection that strengthens the relationship people have with our products. Every customer conversation we have or guidance we share is another opportunity for us to enrich their culinary journey.

When a person enters our bakery, it's a beginning of a relationship. And this team helps make sure that the relationship thrives. When customers visit Fresh Baguette, you'll put your own passions to work to help bring their ideas of French products to life. You might help one customer choose something for lunch, show another how to pair baguettes with their meal, or even save the day with an amazing pastry. If you have a talent for hands-on problem-solving, you can have address customers' needs to connect them with Fresh Baguette experiences they love. Roles include Baking, Barista, Sandwich Making, and Customer Service.

At Fresh Baguette, you will play a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for our customers while serving high-quality coffee, baked goods, and sandwiches. This company is a wonderful opportunity for individuals who are passionate about building community and growth who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off for Full-Time employees
• Health Insurance for Full-Time employees after 90 days
• 40% Employee Discount
• No late nights
• 401K and 401K Match
• Free Lunch 
• Anniversary Gift Card 
• Exciting growth potential

Shifts: 

• Our shifts typically start as early as 6AM and end as late as 7PM, 7 days per week. 
• Baker shifts: 4:30AM-12PM
• Morning shifts: 6AM-1PM
• Mid shifts: 9AM-4PM
• Afternoon shifts: 1PM-7PM
• 6-8 hour shift
• 3-5 days a week including Saturday and Sunday

Location: Fresh Baguette Mclean 6707 Old Dominion Dr #115, McLean, VA 22101

Positions Available:

• Full-Time Barista
• Part-time Barista
• Assistant Manager

Location: Fresh Baguette Alexandria 1101 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314

Positions Available:

• Full-Time Barista
• Part-Time Barista
• Full-Time Baker
• Part-Time Baker
• Assistant Manager
• General Manager

Barista

Compensation: 21.00$ / hour to 22.00$ / hour including tips

Base pay starts at 12.00$ / hour with room for growth

• Provide friendly and prompt customer service, ensuring all customers feel welcome and valued.
• Become an expert in Fresh Baguette’s menu offerings and provide recommendations to customers.
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, sandwiches, salads, and baked goods with care and attention to detail.
• Follow recipes accurately to maintain consistent product quality.
• Handle cash and credit transactions efficiently and accurately at the register.
• Address customer complaints professionally and in a timely manner.
• Maintain store safety, sanitation, and proper food storage in compliance with health and safety policies.
• Display products attractively throughout the day and ensure store cleanliness.
• Assist in store closing duties, including cleaning and prepping the store for the next day and closing the register.

Assistant Manager

Compensation: 26.00$ / hour to 27.00$ / hour including tips

Base pay starts at 16.00$ / hour with room for growth

• Eligible for Monthly Wellness Reimbursement
• Assist the General Manager in overseeing daily store operations while ensuring the highest standards of service quality.
• Delegate tasks effectively and support the team to ensure a smooth and efficient workload distribution.
• Train team members on critical components such as food safety and product knowledge.
• Lead by example, offering customers a warm, inviting, and top-tier experience in a clean and welcoming environment.
• Support recruitment processes, including hiring and scheduling, alongside the General Manager.
• Foster team growth by mentoring and developing staff members.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
• Champion the love for French baked goods by sharing your passion with both staff and customers.
• Demonstrate expertise in all tasks and activities within the store environment.
• Complete inventory management and track stock levels to ensure product availability.
• Promote Fresh Baguette’s core values and standards with integrity and enthusiasm.

General Manager

Compensation: 65,000$-80,000$ / year + potential bonus to equal 95,000$-115,000$ / year

Eligible for Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

• Leads operational activities through direct work with customers and team.
• Build and increase sales over previous year and improve profitability.
• Ensure employee and guest satisfaction without compromising integrity
• Take quick and responsible action in solving problems including performance and personality conflicts
• Hiring, scheduling work hours and shifts, training and leading a staff team of 5-8 people to keep them highly motivated and focused
• Coaching, mentoring and developing the team and ensuring internal promotions and success of high performers 
• Improving financial performance for both revenue and profit by being proactive in developing promotional actions, optimizing the cost of labor and inventory of products to be sold
• Promoting the store in its community and neighborhood
• Managing food preparation and ensuring compliance with company policies, health, and food safety standards
• Paying close attention to the way products are displayed all over the day and to the cleanliness of the store
• Being able to deal with various situations, such as handling customer demands, accidents, technical issues, staff absence
• Developing a pleasant work environment and share the cultural values of the company as well as supporting continuously a harassment and discrimination-free environment for all employees

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Open availability to work a variety of shifts, including weekends, mornings, afternoons
• Availability to work on Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.
• Physical Requirements: This role requires standing for extended periods, lifting up to 50 lbs, and performing routine bending, reaching, and movement in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to stand for 8 hours
• Our locations operate 365 days a year, and all staff are expected to work holidays such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years.