Café Host

Employment type: Permanent/Hourly; Part-time with possibility of full-time

Work Schedule: varied hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays

Reports to: Café Manager

Job Summary: The Café Host performs a variety of tasks under the supervision of the Café Manager. These
tasks will include assisting with all Café operations, covering absences and vacations, and
supplementing the team to meet unusual changes. Responsibilities can include any of the
following below but is not at all all-inclusive of the responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Duties/Responsibilities

• Providing great customer service to our guests, with a friendly, attentive attitude
• Setting up workstations, preparing and assembling menu items to specification
• Preparing recipes, stock areas with supplies, check quality of products
• Maintaining a workstation and cleaning as you go
• Breaking down equipment, re-stocking, and cleaning
• Accurately accepting credit cards/payment methods and issuing correct change and
  receipts
• Working with hot equipment (fryers, grills, stove tops and ovens) as well as other
  kitchen equipment
• Performing other duties and responsibilities assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions.
• Ability to work in a variety of roles.

Education and Experience:

• Previous experience preferred.
•  High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
•  Job training for this position is provided by the department trainer.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• May need to obtain ServSafe Certification, health department clearance, etc.
• Possess good verbal &  written communication skills
• Have the ability to establish good relationships with team members
• Assist guests with all questions regarding Café menu and some general museum questions,
  including facility layout and amenities
• Be a team player, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work quickly and concisely while
  under pressure
• Must be able to learn and follow proper food handling procedures
• Must be able to work in environments that can be high paced and stressful
• Must be able to work in all types of weather conditions
• Must arrive on time

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and (possibly)walking, at times.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds, at times.
• Manual dexterity as needed to operate equipment.

Contact

Please email a cover letter, two references, and resume to Yolanda Christophe: ISCCafe@visitinfinity.com

No phone calls, please.

The position is open until filled.

INFINITY Science Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INFINITY Science Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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