Cafe Barista

Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch is a renowned farm-to-table restaurant nestled in the heart of Napa Valley. We pride ourselves on serving fresh, sustainable dishes made with ingredients grown on our estate. 

Nestled beneath the shade of a towering blue spruce at the north end of Farmstead, our charming outdoor Garden Lounge + Café offers the perfect retreat to start the day with coffee and breakfast. It is a great spot to relax or meet friends to start the day.

As a Cafe Barista, you’ll enjoy serving our local customers by preparing Stumptown Coffee Roasters coffee drinks along with breakfast items and pastries. We’re looking for genuinely warm and friendly candidates who love making people happy with the desire to go the extra mile for our guests. This job is perfect for someone who values working independently without supervision and enjoys working early mornings while having evenings free.

Responsibilities

• Provide coffee, espresso and service
• Prepare food for service, including paninis, juices and sandwiches
• Assist with retail sales of specialty merchandise, food items, olive oil and wine
• Assess customer needs and style and present information accordingly
• Complete transactions accurately on point of sales system, wine club and cash transactions
• Complete opening and closing duties of our outdoor café
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education, Experience and Required Skills

• 2 years of barista experience in an upscale-casual coffee house or restaurant
• Knowledge of coffee drinks, food and wine
• Ability to work Café hours 6:30am to 11:30am
• Ability to work Monday, Tuesday and Fridays.  Some weekends and holidays, flexibility in schedule is desired
• Ability to learn and execute point of sale computer software procedures
• Ability to develop relationships quickly and generate long term relationships with customers
• Food Handler's certification 
• Must possess a valid California RBS Certification

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deal with unexpected situations
• Must be able to lift, balance, and carry plates of food
• Must be able to lift cases of wine on a daily basis
• Must be able to use both hands to handle, grasp, move and control objects, tools and equipment operations
• Must be able to bend or twist body
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl 

Compensation and Benefits

• Part-time hourly position
• Compensation: $18 - $22 per hour plus tips
• Retirement Savings (401k) includes generous company matching

Apply Online! http://www.longmeadowranch.com/careers

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need another method to apply please call 707-965-4508