Cafe Attendant ( Asia Society Museum)

Job Description

Job Description

Cafe Attendant – Asia Society Museum

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply.

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

This candidate will play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience by providing prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable service in a café environment. The Café Attendant is responsible for counter service, cashier duties, restocking food and beverage items, and maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the shift. The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, has a strong work ethic, and thrives in a fast-paced team setting while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and customer service.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Employee Management
• Provide excellent customer service as a counter service attendant and cashier
• Accurately process transactions using the POS system and handle cash/credit payments
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of all areas of the café during the shift.
• Restock food, beverage, and supply items as needed or directed by management.
• Follow all opening and closing procedures.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Health regulations.
• Effectively describe menu items and answer guests' questions.
• Support team members and contribute to a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of hospitality experience in a customer-facing position preferred
• Passion for food, beverage, and delivering exceptional hospitality
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to articulate menu offerings
• Anticipate guest needs and take pride in providing excellent service
• Professional demeanor with a polished, warm, and welcoming presence
• Experience with restaurant POS systems and cash/credit handling is a plus
• Highly organized, attentive to detail, and able to multitask with a sense of urgency
• Dependable, punctual, and committed to delivering results
• Positive attitude, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player
• Positive attitude, enthusiastic, and a collaborative team player
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs, and stand, bend, and reach for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
• Food Handler’s Certificate is a plus
• Barista experience is a plus

Location: Asia Society Museum

Rate: $18.00 + tips/year

Schedule: Full-time, On-Site

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.