About Us:
Bloom - Pastry & Pop is a boutique patisserie & café this August. We specialize in premium non-alcoholic beverage programs, specialty loose-leaf teas, curated cold brew floats, and high-end European pastries. We are building a beautiful, clean, and high-energy environment focused on exceptional customer service and operational efficiency.
We are looking for passionate, detail-oriented team members to help us launch our brand-new space just in time for Labor Day Weekend
What You’ll Do (The Role):
As a lead Café Associate, you will be the face of Bloom, responsible for crafting an exceptional guest experience from the register to the plate. Your daily rythm will include:
- Crafting Premium Beverages: Program and operate our specialty beverage line, spinning up perfect lattes, precisely steeping loose-leaf teas, and assembling our signature gelato cold brew floats.
- Artisanal Food Prep & Presentation: Handle, portion, and beautifully present premium pastries. You will also manage light back-of-house assembly, including baking off fresh croissants, thawing artisanal baked goods, and crafting quick, high-end sandwiches and flatbreads. (No heavy commercial grease traps or complex cooking lines required!)
- Elevating the Guest Experience: Welcome guests into our space, guide them through our menu matrix, and process transactions quickly and accurately using our cloud-based touch-screen Toast POS system.
- Maintaining a Clean Aesthetic: Keep the counter, dining area, and prep stations spotless, organized, and compliant with local health standards to match our clean design aesthetic.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience: At least 1–2 years of experience in a specialty café, bakery, or fast-casual environment handling food and beverage prep (barista or light kitchen experience is a major plus).
- Tech Literacy: Comfortable operating modern, tablet-based POS networks and digital ticketing systems with speed and accuracy.
- Attention to Detail: You care about presentation—whether it’s the clean pour of a latte, the perfect alignment of pastries in a display case, or using eco-friendly custom packaging correctly.
- Reliability & Energy: A warm, professional demeanor with the stamina to handle a bustling afternoon rush.
- Timeline Commitment: Must be available for our mandatory paid training week starting August 17, and available to work over our grand opening launch during Labor Day Weekend.
Perks & Benefits:
- Great Hours: We value work-life balance. Our concept focuses entirely on daytime and afternoon service, meaning no late nights or closing shifts that drag past mid-evening.
- Beautiful Environment: Work in a brand-new, light-filled, 1750-square-foot space designed with premium aesthetics and botanical themes.
- Growth Potential: As an early hire for a brand-new startup, you will have a direct hand in our operational playbook, offering clear pathways to shift lead and management roles as we scale.
- Paid Training: Comprehensive training on all beverage programs, food safety, and tech systems before we open to the public
Compensation: $13.00 – $15.50 / hour base pay + direct credit card tips (Expected total earnings $16–$18+/hr)
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Opportunities for advancement
Work Location: In person
