What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cafe & Coffee Shop Flex Team Member position at Bonton Farms?
Bonton Farms | Dallas, Texas
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Market Café & Coffee House Support
Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | Market Café & Coffee House Support
About Bonton Farms
For over 200 years, systemic inequity limited opportunity in Bonton, a historic South Dallas neighborhood. Today, Bonton Farms exists to disrupt inequity by creating pathways where health, wholeness, and opportunity are accessible to all.
Through social enterprises including the Market Café, Coffee House, Farmers Market, and farm operations, Bonton Farms creates meaningful employment, community connection, and economic opportunity while serving high-quality food and hospitality experiences rooted in purpose.
Position Summary
Bonton Farms is seeking dependable, service-minded individuals to join our Social Enterprise Flex Team, supporting operations across the Market Café and Coffee House during high-volume periods, peak business days, special events, and staffing coverage needs.
This role is ideal for candidates seeking flexible part-time work, supplemental income, or hospitality experience in a mission-driven environment. Team members in this role are cross-trained to support multiple service areas and help ensure excellent guest experiences during busy operational periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide excellent guest service in café and coffee house environments
- Serve guests in a friendly, timely, and professional manner
- Take orders accurately and support food delivery to tables
- Bus and reset tables promptly to maintain guest flow and presentation
- Support food and beverage preparation as assigned
- Assist with coffee and beverage service
- Operate point-of-sale systems accurately
- Restock products, condiments, and service supplies
- Maintain clean dining, service, and guest-facing areas
- Support dishwashing, sanitation, and side work as needed
- Assist with opening and closing duties
- Support special events, catering activity, and peak customer periods
Scheduling Model
This is a flexible part-time position designed to support high-demand operational periods.
Hours may vary weekly based on:
- Peak business days
- Weekends
- Events
- Catering support
- Team coverage needs
Candidates with flexibility and availability during Thursday through Saturday are strongly encouraged to apply.
Ideal Candidate:
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have prior hospitality, café, restaurant, barista, or customer service experience preferred
- Are dependable and responsive when scheduled
- Can work in a fast-paced environment
- Have a positive attitude and strong customer engagement skills
- Are comfortable learning multiple service stations
- Value teamwork and mission-driven work
Why Join Bonton Farms
- Flexible scheduling
- Mission-driven workplace
- Opportunity to support meaningful community impact
- Cross-training and growth opportunities
- Positive team environment
Employment Type
Part-Time | Non-Exempt