What are the responsibilities and job description for the Café' Specialist position at Living Spaces?
Current Living Spaces Employees: Please apply via your internal Workday Account.
Living Spaces is a growing home furnishing brand and we continue to open new locations. We know in order to stay current with the times and trends, we have to perpetually update our look and selection. What has truly sustained our growth — from 1 to over 20 locations, from 100 employees to over 2,000, from a humble home furnishings store to a widely recognized and respected lifestyle brand — are the talented individuals who have taken us there. We are looking for innovative, driven, and passionate professionals to join our team so we can reach even greater heights together.
We believe that a great team member experience leads to an even better guest experience. That is why we place a huge emphasis on building a great culture within our teams. Our ideal candidate will have natural talent: meaning, they possess the capacity and commitment, along with an openness to being coached around skills that will ensure they delight and exceed the expectations of our guests in all areas of Living Spaces business. We also believe in our team members taking ownership of their performance and how that contributes to the overall success of their role.
Position Summary
The Café Specialist will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages, while maintaining a clean and safe environment for our Guest and Team Members.Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Greet guests in a friendly manner and taking food and drink orders
Handle basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling pre-packaged food items
Ensure proper food storage and rotation of perishable food
Describe menu items and suggest products to guests
Serve alcohol, coffee, and non-alcoholic beverages to guest specifications
Operate cash register and credit card machine
Follow all food health and safety guidelines and requirements
Follow procedure to prevent food spoilage and waste
Stock areas, order supplies, and maintain inventory
Maintain food preparation tools, including cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment before and after use
Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces involved in the food handling process, such as counters, and microwave ovens
Clean up any spills and leaks that may occur
Cleaning service and seating areas
Qualifications
Education/Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1-2 years experience in a fast paced, high traffic, guest facing, interactive retail environment or related customer service field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs.
Certificates and Licenses: Food Handler Permit and Alcohol Beverage Certification as designated by state and local agencies.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.
E-Verify
Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.
