Cashier (Brick Walk Café)/Seasonal Employment

Chautauqua Institution; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Restaurant Cashier for its café. The role includes processing orders, maintaining cleanliness, and performing inventory checks. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, team players, and inspired to contribute positively to the workplace environment. While prior cashier experience is not required, candidates will benefit from a flexible schedule during the summer season with a pay rate starting at $16 per hour.

Benefits

Employee referral bonus

Access to programs at the Amphitheater

Qualifications

• No prior cashier experience is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Process orders on POS system and accept payment.
• Ensure product is organized and properly stocked.
• Maintain cleanliness and comply with food sanitation requirements.
• Perform inventory checks throughout the shift.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Flexibility

Ability to Make an Impact

Job description

Job Category: Restaurant

Requisition Number: CASHI004527

• Posted : December 22, 2025
• Full-Time
• Rate : $16 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

The Athenaeum Hotel
3 S Lake Dr
Chautauqua, NY 14722, USA

Description

The Brick Walk Café is a fast casual restaurant with a menu featuring snacks and lunches as well as healthier choices, all prepared fresh daily. The Brick Walk Café is also home to an ice cream sundae bar and coffee shop. The Brick Walk Café is open 11:30 to 8:00 p.m. during the summer season, located just off of Bestor Plaza with indoor and outdoor seating.

About Your Compensation

Compensation for this position starts at $16.00/Hour and, with demonstrated experience and qualifications, candidates may earn up to $17.50/Hour.

About Your Work Day

• Process order on POS system and accept payment, handling cash, debit, and credit cards.
• Ensure product is organized, faced and stocked at all times.
• Maintain cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
• Cleans and sanitizes surfaces, NCO (Neat, Clean and Orderly) throughout shift and at the end of the shift.
• Performs inventory checks throughout shift and at end of shift, communicating with management specific needs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

About the Referral Program

Chautauqua Institution’s Referral Bonus Program is a talent solution to recruit, develop, and retain a diverse workforce that encompasses all the skills and experience necessary to deliver on our goals and objectives. Chautauqua Institution will provide a $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate who is hired and remains employed for at least 90-days from the first physical date of work. In the case of seasonal positions working less than 6-months, the new candidate must remain actively employed for at least 30-days from the first physical date of work and until the closing date of the season. The closing date of the season is the last Sunday in August.

About Your Schedule

Chautauqua Institution and Chautauqua Hotel Company offer flexible schedules, full and part-time, for seasonal employment during summer operations starting annually each June and concluding in August. Seasonal employment may be available earlier (pre-season) and beyond season (post-season) based on business needs and candidate availability. Schedules typically include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as a requirement.

Typically work a six or eight-hour shift with a start time that varies between 5am to 5pm.

About Living on the Grounds

No employer-provided housing is available for this position, including onsite and off-grounds options. Applicants should plan to secure independent housing or reside within a commutable distance.

About Chautauqua Institution

Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation. The Chautauqua community is located on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York State and comes alive each summer with a unique mix of visual and performing arts, lectures, interfaith worship/programs, and recreational activities. Chautauqua Institution owns and operates Chautauqua Hotel Company, a comprehensive hotel, food & beverage, conferencing, and events organization.

There are countless ways that our talent will engage with our mission, vision, and diverse communities, and you are invited to immerse yourself in our programming as a gateway to this experience. Employees will receive a traditional Chautauqua gate pass, free of cost, which provides access to many of our programs at the Amphitheater.

Our Commitment to IDEA

Chautauqua Institution values Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) as a priority in our strategic plan, 150 Forward. One of our five core values is “The dignity and contributions of all people.” We are committed to creating conditions where everyone can engage as complete and valued participants in the Chautauqua experience. The Institution is an equal opportunity employer committed to equitable and inclusive hiring practices. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. We especially welcome applications from those who can demonstrate experience, engagement, and professional expertise in IDEA.

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

No prior cashier experience is required for this position.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.