Cafe Counter Specialist: Fast, Friendly Lunch Service

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC is seeking a Counter Attendant for our Café 257 and Ember Kitchen locations. You will provide efficient, friendly service during high-volume lunch service, ensuring accurate order taking, proper presentation, and smooth guest flow in a professional office-building cafeteria environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards, with weekday daytime shifts in a fast-paced setting serving tenants and

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately during peak lunch hours.
• Friendly, professional demeanor.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Dependable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and serve beverage and food items accurately and efficiently
• Maintain strong knowledge of daily menu offerings
• Portion and plate food according to standards
• Operate POS system and process transactions accurately
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of service line and counters
• Restock utensils, condiments, and grab-and-go items
• Communicate with kitchen team regarding product levels
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

Skills

Food service

Peak lunch pace

Professional demeanor

Strong communication

Team oriented

Punctual reliability

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC is seeking a Counter Attendant for our Café 257 and Ember Kitchen locations. You will provide efficient, friendly service during high-volume lunch service, ensuring accurate order taking, proper presentation, and smooth guest flow in a professional office-building cafeteria environment.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and adherence to food safety standards, with weekday daytime shifts in a fast-paced setting serving tenants and