Cafe Associate

Child Care Aware; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Museum of History & Culture seeks a Café Associate to support the Commonwealth Café within the Operations & Finance division. You will take, prepare, and serve food and beverages, delivering best-in-class customer service while maintaining a clean, safe work environment across the café.

The role emphasizes cash handling, daily reconciliation, and adherence to food safety standards. Part-time, non-exempt position with a focus on mornings, weekends, and occasional evenings.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to providing best-in-class customer service.
• Strong math skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work mornings, holidays, weekends, and occasional evenings.
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide a positive experience.
• Accept and serve food and beverage orders to recipe and customer specifications.
• Ensure clean, safe front-line and back-of-house spaces.
• Provide accurate daily cash drawer reconciliation.
• Maintain food safety and cleanliness per state/local law and Virginia ABC regulations.
• Track sell-by and expiration dates; rotate items accordingly.
• Operate café equipment and point of sale system.
• Stay informed about museum events and exhibits.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Food service experience

Cash handling experience

Job description

Position Description

Updated August 11, 2026

Title: Café Associate

Division: Café & Catering

Reports to: Café & Catering Coordinator

Position Status: Part-time; Non-Exempt

Salary Range/Pay Rate: $15.00/hour

Whether igniting a passion for the study of the past, empowering an interest in civic engagement, or providing an introduction to the Commonwealth, the Virginia Museum of History & Culture offers meaningful experiences for all. Whatever the role, your work here helps bring Virginia’s story—past, present, and future—to life.

If you are curious, creative, and passionate about preserving and sharing Virginia history, your next chapter starts now!

Position Summary

The Café Associate serves as part of the museum’s Operations & Finance division, reports to the Café & Catering Coordinator, and is primarily responsible for assisting guests of the Virginia Museum of History & Culture’s Commonwealth Café. The Café Associate will take, prepare, and serve food and beverages, provide best-in-class customer service while maintaining a clean and safe work environment throughout the Café.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet all customers and provide a positive experience throughout their visit.
• Accept and serve food and beverage orders to recipe and customer specifications.
• Ensure clean, safe front-line and back-of-house workspaces.
• Provide accurate daily cash drawer reconciliation.
• Maintain the highest standards for food safety and cleanliness in accordance with state and local law, including maintaining proper temperature controls for food and beverages and following Virginia ABC regulations.
• Track sell‑by, use‑by, and expiration dates to stock and rotate items and displays appropriately.
• Follow proper methods for operating café equipment, point of sale system, and daily operating procedures.
• Stay up to date with ongoing museum events and exhibits.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Dedicated to providing best-in-class customer service
• Strong math skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work mornings, holidays, weekends, and occasional evenings
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Necessary

• Dedicated to providing best-in-class customer service
• Strong math skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work mornings, holidays, weekends, and occasional evenings
• Physical requirements include standing for long periods of time, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Education & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food service and/or previous cash handling experience
• Customer service experience preferred

Job Classification

Other

$15.00 / hour

Leave and retirement benefits offered in accordance with company policy

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