Cafe Lead - Open City at the National Cathedral

The Tryst Trading Company food group is looking for a Cafe Lead (CL) to join our team of amazing individuals who share a genuine passion for creating and serving great food and drinks, and who enjoy working in a place that promotes a culture of building meaningful connections with our guests and amongst our staff.

The ideal candidate is personable, a good communicator, self-driven, highly organized, works well with others, and shares our Core Values listed in the qualifications below. The CL duties include, but are not limited to:

• Running floor shifts as the Manager on Duty (MOD);

• Performing Barista, Counter, Cook & Porter tasks as needed or directed by the Cafe Manager (CM);

• Managing Guest expectations and relations;

• Ensuring staff comply with company policy and standards;

• Notate staff performance and behavior issues in Paycom Discussions;

• Assist with staff training;

• Assist with Cash Handling;

• Assist with Inventory & Ordering;

• Assist with troubleshoot facilities and equipment issues;

• Assist with monitoring and reporting quality control issues to CM;

• Assist with Private Dining & special events;

• Perform and/or assist with projects and other duties as assigned by CM.

Benefits include: Employer sponsored Med, Dental, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401(k), Transportation Allowances, Dining Perks, Licensing* and Growth Opportunities.  We encourage and foster internal promotion and career potential. The Growth Path for a successful CL is to Cafe Assistant Manager > Cafe Manager > Restaurant AGM > Restaurant GM > Central Corporate positions.

• Must be 18 years or older.

• Strong oral and written communication skills in English required.

• Conversational Spanish is a plus but not required.

• Must have good people management and listening skills.

• Computer proficiency required.

• Demonstrated time management, multitasking and organizational skills.

• Must work well under pressure.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.

• Must be available to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays.

• High School Degree desired.

• 6 months cafe or restaurant experience.

• Management or supervisory experience a big plus.

• Food Handler license (company will assist with obtaining).

• Must possess our Core Values of being unpretentious, fun at heart, passionate, mindful in the moment, and demonstrating an all-for-one-and-one-for-all attitude.

The Tryst Trading Company family of restaurants includes Tryst, The Diner, Open City, The Coupe, and Open City at the National Cathedral. The Tryst Trading Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms the Company's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.