Elena James All Day , a new American Restaurant from the team at  Opal  and  Nina May , is looking for new team members!  We are searching for passionate and detail-oriented Baristas to join our team at our new restaurant in Chevy Chase. As a Barista, the ideal candidate exudes a positive attitude and the ability to convey our hospitality-forward concepts to neighbors and guests. Previous work experience involving customer service in a fast-paced environment is greatly beneficial. If you want to kick start or boost your career in the hospitality industry, we’d like to meet you!

Who we are looking for:

• Individual with 1-2 years experience as a Barista or Head Barista in Specialty coffee
• Strong technical Barista knowledge and skills (extraction, texturing, pouring)
• Someone who is keen to train, mentor, and support teammates in their coffee education
• A hospitality first people person--you simply love to make others feel good, no questions about it!
• A positive contributor to the team environment, working cohesively with others to deliver exceptional experiences to our locals
• A multi-tasker who won't bat an eye even when caught under a bit of pressure
• A motivated & hungry individual who is looking for career development in the hospitality industry
• A fast learner who can shift from one job to the next with ease
• A punctual & reliable teammate, always on time for shifts & never leave your teammates hanging

Skills & Requirements:

• Master the art of making coffee on La Marzocco espresso machinery
• Uphold the standards of the Elena James coffee and beverage program by closely monitoring the beverage products that each Barista/Server produces
• Provide genuine connection and hospitality to each and every guest that enters the store
• Train, educate and acclimate new baristas into Elena James systems
• Manage dialing in of coffees and calibration of grinders and brewing equipment through strong technical understanding of extraction and brew variables
• Familiar with coffee product rotation, ordering, and inventory management
• Follows Elena James recipes and presentation standards in a timely manner
• Follow all health & safety standards to operate a clean and organized work space

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