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Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Offers friendly service to all guests, • Takes customer orders, maintains fast, accurate service, and positive guest relations, • Operates grill and in an efficient and safe manner, • Ensures company standards on equipment, facility, and grounds are maintained, • Ensures food quality and 100% customer satisfaction, • Maintains the restaurant with regards to cleanliness, neatness and customer accessibility, • Uses the company cash register accurately and maintain proper control of company assets, • Works as a team member to support other restaurant employees in their duties, • Receive payments by cash, credit or debit cards, and gift cards, • Issue receipts, refunds, or change due, • Assist customers by providing menu information and resolving their complaints or concerns, • Readily identify prices of menu items and calculate bill using POS, • Enthusiastically greet customers entering restaurant, • Answer customers' questions and provide information of store's policies and relevant procedures about the preparation or cooking process, • Maintain a clean and orderly register area, • Mix Milkshakes and other beverages as necessary, • Complete other general cleaning duties such as emptying trash cans and cleaning dining area, • Stock and maintain fountain machine, • Ensures food quality at all times, • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by your supervisor Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Education/Experience: Successful Candidates/Employees of this position must have a High School Diploma or GED. In addition, 1 year of experience in either a food service or retail environment is also preferred. Experience in providing customer service and a desire to grow in the food industry is strongly preferred. You must have a very hands on work style and be actively involved in all daily functions of the store., • Certifications: A NYC Food Handlers License is not required to be considered for this position but is preferred., • Language Ability: Good communication and interpersonal skills are required. The ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos is necessary. The position also requires the ability to write simple correspondences and the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and customers. This position requires that you are able to convey information effectively and accurately, vocalize clearly and loudly enough to be heard in a noisy environment and proficiently speak, read, and write the English language., • Math Ability: The position requires the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals knowledge of simple math and its application to receiving and disbursing cash., • Reasoning Ability: The position requires the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations and people. You will need the ability to apply general rules of the job to successfully solve problems that may occur without involving the manager. Strong analytical and decision-making skills are needed., • Computer Skills: Must be able to operate cash register., • Physical Demands: The position's physical demands require work in a restaurant/kitchen environment with moderate to loud noise levels, varying temperature conditions and possible direct exposure to hazardous substances, such as hot oil. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, travel and react quickly to deadlines, sometimes with little notice. The employee is often required to stand for long periods; walk, bend, kneel, and reach with hands boxes or food containers typically weighing 50 pounds or less, without restrictions. May be required to use stepladder. Finger dexterity is required for use of cash register. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to travel as needed., • Hospitality: Actively look for ways to help customers, provide as much information as requested. Infer possible customer needs, as it may be their first experience at the restaurant. Knowledge of, quality standards of service, store policies regarding customer interaction, assessment of customer needs and customer satisfaction are all necessary., • Active Listening: Give full attention to what customers are saying, be able to listen to and process the customers' order without losing track., • Social Perceptiveness: Be aware of customers' reactions, both verbal and nonverbal, and understand why they are reacting this way. Understand the boundaries of appropriateness.

We are seeking an energetic and dedicated server to join our vibrant Brunch Restaurant in Bergen County. We are looking for someone who is interested growing, learning how to become a barista, work private parties, and take home cash at the end of the day. This role, is perfect for someone who enjoys hospitality and is a morning person. We are open 7 Days a week and we are looking for someone to work Thursdays - Sundays 7:30am-4pm. This paid position also includes cash tips at the end of the shift. Responsibilities Greet guests warmly and guide them through the menu, offering recommendations and enhancing customer experience. Take accurate food and beverage orders. Serve food, beverages (Matchas, Iced Lattes, etc...) with excellent presentation/ Process sales transactions efficiently, handling cash, credit card payments, and processing tips accurately Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in all service areas in compliance with food safety regulations Assist with food handling and preparation tasks as needed. Foster positive guest relations by providing attentive service, resolving issues promptly, and ensuring guest satisfaction at all times Requirements Previous experience in food service or restaurant environments is preferred but not necessary. Strong customer service skills with the ability to engage guests professionally and courteously Ability to handle cash transactions accurately while maintaining efficiency during busy hours Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced setting Basic math skills for processing sales transactions and managing tabs confidently Understanding of food safety protocols, sanitation standards, and proper food handling procedures Hospitality or food industry experience that demonstrates adaptability and teamwork Join us as a Server where your energy fuels memorable experiences! Bring your passion for hospitality, your love of great food and drinks, and your commitment to guest satisfaction. We’re excited to support your growth in a lively environment that values your contributions every step of the way. Pay: $23.38 - $28.16 per hour Expected hours: 30.0 per week Work Location: In person

Speak English and good customer service

Join the Burst Beans Coffee Team - Barista /Cafe Associate (Part-Time/Full-Time) Hackensack, NJ At Burst Beans Coffee, we're more than a coffee shop; we're a community built around exceptional coffee, meaningful connections, and creating moments that brighten someone's day. Located in the retail space of a beautiful newly built luxury residential community in Hackensack, our café is designed to be a welcoming space where neighbors gather, conversations happen, and people can pause from the busyness of life. We're looking for an experienced, energetic Barista/cafe support who loves serving people just as much as they love making exceptional coffee.If you're passionate about specialty coffee, creating memorable guest experiences, and believe that coffee can positively impact someone's day, we'd love to meet you. What You'll Do Craft high quality espresso beverages, coffee, tea, and specialty drinks with consistency and care. Deliver warm, genuine customer service that makes every guest feel welcome. Build relationships with residents and guests by creating a friendly, neighborhood café experience. Open or close the café, following daily operational procedures. Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe workspace. Assist with food preparation and presentation. Restock inventory and help keep the café running smoothly. Proper cleaning and care of all equipment according to operation procedures. Collaborate with other team members; train them on drink menu. Work collaboratively with the owners and team to create an exceptional guest experience. What We're Looking For Minimum 1 year of experience working in a coffee shop. (experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment preferred but not mandatory) Barista certification or formal barista training is preferred but not mandatory. Availability to work weekday and weekend opening and/or closing shifts. Friendly, outgoing personality with a natural ability to connect with people. A genuine passion for coffee, people, and wellbeing. Ability to multitask and stay calm during busy rushes. Dependable, punctual, and team oriented. Excited to learn, grow, and help shape a new café from the ground up. We're Looking for Someone Who... Loves coffee and believes every cup tells a story. Enjoys building genuine relationships with guests and making people feel at home. Brings positive energy and kindness to every shift. Takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences. Wants to grow alongside a family-owned business that's just getting started. Believes wellbeing, hospitality, and great coffee go hand in hand.If you're looking for more than just a job, if you want to be part of building a purpose driven coffee brand that values community, self-care, and meaningful connections…we'd love to hear from you.