Cafe Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

The Arch at 550 Madison Avenue is a private club level and amenity space serving this prestige office building’s corporate clients.

It is the heart of the building and a place where fine quality hospitality meet comfort and contemporary design. The space includes a 40 seat café, an espresso and wine bar, and nine separate private dining and conference rooms, including a library, screening room, billiards room and chef’s table with dedicated kitchen.

550 Madison Avenue, located in Midtown Manhattan, is NYC’s only landmarked building to achieve LEED Platinum Certification, a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.

Great Performances operates the Club Level Amenity Space at 550 Madison Avenue. We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation and quality in our 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.

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.

We are committed to the art of hospitality and seek food and beverage professionals who share our passion for customer service with a personable and positive attitude.

Great hospitality, relies upon skill and knowledge, but above all a warm and welcoming demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as counter service attendant, cashier and barista
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe throughout the shift
• Restock food and beverage items as directed by management
• Perform opening and closing procedures
• Follow NYC Department of Health regulations

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years hospitality experience in a customer facing position
• 1 year barista experience
• Passion for food, beverage and hospitality
• Strong verbal communications skills, including 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
• Experience with restaurant POS systems, cash and credit card handling are a plus
• 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
• Food Handler’s Certificate a plus

Schedule : Part-Time, On-Site

Hourly Rate : $23

Benefits : Sick time

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.