Café Associate

ZOOCEANARIUM GROUP LLCSyracuse, NY
Onsite

About The Position

This position will deliver a unique and engaging experience to all guests who dine at our café. This role will also deliver a positive guest experience, while enhancing our guests dining experience inside the aquarium.

Requirements

  • Excellent verbal and communication skills required.
  • Strong listening, presentation and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to anticipate guests’ needs.
  • Technically minded, with ability to learn Point of Sale system.
  • Creative problem solver who thrives when presented with a challenge.
  • Energetic and eager to tackle new projects and ideas.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time and work with hot and cold temperatures in the café.
  • Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
  • Hearing and visual ability to observe and detect signs of emergency situations.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous experience working within the food and beverage industry preferred.
  • Food handler certification preferred.
  • Some cash handling experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to company policies and procedures.
  • Strive to achieve guest satisfaction KPIs to meet and exceed guest expectations.
  • Assists guests with the menu and offer recommendations.
  • Prepare food for guests according to our job aids to ensure our quality and food safety standards.
  • Assist in maintaining food temperature logs for café.
  • Maintain cleanliness of the café, kitchen, counters, equipment and tables at all times.
  • Keep up-to-date on all new food products and offerings.
  • Keep up-to-date with all new animals within the Aquarium.
  • Work as team to ensure all product coolers, food warmers are stocked at all times with product.
  • Provide unique and memorable experiences to guests.
  • Obtain all food handling certifications if applicable.
  • Assist with the selling of food and drink products on our point of sale system.
  • Assist with food, drinks and kitchenware inventory and stock.
  • Monitor and manage guest experience and flow to ensure a safe and enjoyable journey.
  • Assist with the cleaning and sanitizing of all cookware, dishes and equipment inside the cafe.
  • Be part of a team that motivates and inspires each other to perform at their very best, through respect and frequent communication.
  • Assist in other departments as required.
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