About the Role
As a Dessert Finisher/Barista, you’ll be responsible for the final presentation of desserts and crafting espresso beverages in a high-volume, full-service restaurant environment. You will support front-of-house operations, ensuring consistent quality and an elevated guest experience.
Responsibilities
- Plate and finish desserts with accuracy, attention to detail, and consistent presentation
- Operate an espresso machine to prepare specialty coffee and espresso beverages
- Accurately follow instructions while upholding food safety and food handling standards, with awareness of food allergies
- Label, date, and rotate products following FIFO (First In, First Out) practices
- Work with efficiency, speed, and a sense of urgency in a fast paced environment
- Maintain organization, cleanliness, and sanitation of work areas
- Complete station setup and breakdown, including stocking and closing tasks
- Support teamwork through clear and effective communication
- Multitask and work well under pressure with a positive attitude
- Deliver exceptional service to ensure guest satisfaction
Requirements
- Previous restaurant, hospitality, barista, or food service industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with beverage preparation and food handling, a plus
- Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices
- Adaptable, patient, and able to thrive in a high volume environment
- Dependable, reliable, punctual, and dedicated with consistent work habits
- Team player with a passion for hospitality and contributing to a positive workplace culture
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, continuously bend, reach and twist
- Must be at least 18 years old
Skills
- Espresso machine operation
- Beverage preparation
- Food handling
- Food safety
- Sanitation practices
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Customer service
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
- Part-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
- Some experience preferred
Education Level
- GED or Associate Degree programs available
Salary/Compensations
- $19.61 - $21.00 / Hour
Benefits
- Steady Hours
- Flexible scheduling
- Faster Pay – access up to 50% of earned wages the next day
- 50% off shift meals
- 25% discount when dining with friends and family
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Medical coverage options
- Dental coverage options
- Vision coverage options
- Prescription coverage options
- Virtual Care
- No cost online mental health services
- World class training
- Career advancement opportunities
- No cost GED programs
- No cost Associate Degree programs
- Perks and discounts (cell phone, gym, movie, theme park)
- Employee recognition and appreciation awards
- HELP Fund (Hardship and Emergency Lifeline Program)
About the Company
- Named to FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®” list every year since 2014.
- The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is a leader in experiential dining.
- Culinary-forward and relentlessly focused on hospitality.
- Operates over 370 restaurants in the United States and Canada under brands including The Cheesecake Factory®, North Italia®, Flower Child®.
- International presence with 35 The Cheesecake Factory® restaurants operating under licensing agreements.
- Bakery division operates two facilities producing cheesecakes and baked products.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all.
- We welcome applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, backgrounds and experiences to apply.
- The Cheesecake Factory offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
