Cafe Associate

Abe Lincoln Hospitality; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Program

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition Program

Job summary

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum is seeking cafe staff to prepare and serve food and beverages while delivering exceptional guest service. You will handle cashiering, assist with food prep, inventory, and daily cafe operations in a fast-paced museum environment.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a positive, professional attitude. Flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts are required, with opportunities for growth and recognition programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• POS and cafe prep and service experience preferred.
• Customer service experience (minimum 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Willing to be trained in, and perform, all cafe duties including cashiering, food prep and service, inventory, stocking, cleaning.
• Be a strong contributor to a teamwork environment and consistently adhere to scheduled work shifts
• Represent the company in a professional manner according to company policy
• Follow all company procedures with no deviation
• Adept with cash handling and operating the point-of-sale registers in a professional and honest manner
• Greet all guests with a smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Willing to uphold the highest values of honesty and integrity

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Teamwork

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ever wondered what it's like to work in a museum? Join our team at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum! Work in a one-of-a-kind environment, meet visitors from across the country, and be part of a team that helps bring history to life. We’re looking for the right people to join our café staff in preparing and providing great food and beverages while delivering outstanding guest service.

Responsibilities

• Willing to be trained in, and perform, all cafe duties including: cashiering, food prep and service, inventory, stocking, cleaning, etc.
• Be a strong contributor to a teamwork environment and consistently adhere to scheduled work shifts
• Represent the company in a professional manner according to company policy
• Follow all company procedures with no deviation
• Adept with cash handling and operating the point-of-sale registers in a professional and honest manner
• Greet all guests with a smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times
• Willing to uphold the highest values of honesty and integrity

Position Requirements

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment involving frequent squatting, bending, twisting and lifting up to 40 lbs. and spending up to 8 hours per day standing
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Ability to work a variety of day, night, weekend and holiday shifts up to 40 hours per week
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet and/or exceed customer service expectations

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• POS and Cafe prep and service experience preferred
• Customer Service experience (Minimum 1 year)

Pay Range

$15/hour

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Program
• Employee Discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recognition Program

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or all other protected status.