Cafe Associate

ExplorUS; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Program

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Recognition Program

Job summary

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, IL is seeking friendly café staff to prepare and provide great food and beverages while delivering outstanding guest service to visitors from across the country. Join a one‑of‑a‑kind environment where teamwork matters: duties include cashiering, food prep and service, stocking, inventory, and maintaining a clean, welcoming café.

You’ll greet guests with a smile, follow company procedures, and represent the museum with honesty

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• POS and café prep/service experience preferred.
• Customer service experience (Minimum 1 year).

Responsibilities

• Operate café with cashiering, food prep, inventory, and cleaning.
• Contribute to teamwork and maintain shifts.
• Represent the company professionally.
• Follow all company procedures.
• Handle cash and operate POS registers honestly.
• Greet guests with a smile and maintain a positive attitude.

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 café 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 café 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.