Cafe Attendant

Great Performances•New York, NY

8h•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Café 77 at New York Historical is a long-standing coffee shop located in the New York Historical Museum, across from Central Park. Great Performances operates Café 77 at New York Historical. Great Performances is a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation, and quality in seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service, and critical attention to detail. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater, and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets the pace for industry best practices. The company is seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join their team and to support their vision, mission, and values through everything they do. Their Vision is: Building Community to Better Our World. Their Mission is: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality. Their Core Values are: Craftsmanship, People, Sustainability, Collaboration, and Doing Good through Food.

Requirements

1 to 2 years of hospitality experience in a customer-facing position
1-year barista experience
Experience with restaurant POS systems, cash, and credit card handling
Passion for food, beverage, and hospitality
Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe menu items
Anticipates guest needs and derives satisfaction from providing excellent customer service
Professional demeanor and polished appearance with a warm and welcoming personality
Strong work ethic, well organized, focused, attentive to detail with a sense of urgency
Dependable and punctual
Enthusiastic, team player with a positive attitude
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., reach bend, and stand throughout an 8-hour shift
Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Food Handler’s Certificate a plus

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service as a counter service attendant, cashier, and barista.
Maintain the cleanliness of the cafe throughout the shift.
Restock food and beverage items whenever necessary.
Perform opening and closing procedures.
Follow NYC Department of Health regulations.