Lead Patisserie Associate

Lead Patisserie Associate Bloom•Pastry & Pop Columbus, GA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $13•$15 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid training Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Bakery Café Barista experience Coffee shop Pizza experience Tea service

Full Job Description About Us:

Bloom•Pastry & Pop is a boutique patisserie & café this August. We specialize in premium non-alcoholic beverage programs, specialty loose-leaf teas, curated cold brew floats, and high-end European pastries. We are building a beautiful, clean, and high-energy environment focused on exceptional customer service and operational efficiency. We are looking for passionate, detail-oriented team members to help us launch our brand-new space just in time for Labor Day Weekend What You'll Do (The Role): As a lead Café Associate, you will be the face of Bloom, responsible for crafting an exceptional guest experience from the register to the plate.

Your daily rythm will include:

Crafting Premium Beverages:

Program and operate our specialty beverage line, spinning up perfect lattes, precisely steeping loose-leaf teas, and assembling our signature gelato cold brew floats.

Artisanal Food Prep & Presentation:

Handle, portion, and beautifully present premium pastries. You will also manage light back-of-house assembly, including baking off fresh croissants, thawing artisanal baked goods, and crafting quick, high-end sandwiches and flatbreads. (No heavy commercial grease traps or complex cooking lines required!) Elevating the

Guest Experience:

Welcome guests into our space, guide them through our menu matrix, and process transactions quickly and accurately using our cloud-based touch-screen Toast POS system. Maintaining a

Clean Aesthetic:

Keep the counter, dining area, and prep stations spotless, organized, and compliant with local health standards to match our clean design aesthetic.

What We're Looking For:

Experience:

At least 1-2 years of experience in a specialty café, bakery, or fast-casual environment handling food and beverage prep (barista or light kitchen experience is a major plus).

Tech Literacy:

Comfortable operating modern, tablet-based POS networks and digital ticketing systems with speed and accuracy. Attention to

Detail:

You care about presentation—whether it's the clean pour of a latte, the perfect alignment of pastries in a display case, or using eco-friendly custom packaging correctly.

Reliability & Energy:

A warm, professional demeanor with the stamina to handle a bustling afternoon rush.

Timeline Commitment:

Must be available for our mandatory paid training week starting August 17 , and available to work over our grand opening launch during Labor Day Weekend.

Perks & Benefits:

Great Hours:

We value work-life balance. Our concept focuses entirely on daytime and afternoon service, meaning no late nights or closing shifts that drag past mid-evening.

Beautiful Environment:

Work in a brand-new, light-filled, 1750-square-foot space designed with premium aesthetics and botanical themes.

Growth Potential:

As an early hire for a brand-new startup, you will have a direct hand in our operational playbook, offering clear pathways to shift lead and management roles as we scale.

Paid Training:

Comprehensive training on all beverage programs, food safety, and tech systems before we open to the public

Compensation:

$13.00•$15.50 / hour base pay + direct credit card tips (Expected total earnings $16•18+/hr)

Pay:

$13.00•$15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Opportunities for advancement

Work Location:

In person