Café Service Associate: $18.50+/hr + Tips (Fast-Paced)

Corner Market Cafe; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Company Matching 401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Corner Market Café in Newport, RI is hiring a Café Service Associate to support daily operations, including beverage and food preparation, guest assistance, and transaction processing. The role emphasizes friendly service, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space.

This position offers opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules with benefits for eligible team members. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are valued in a busy café setting.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 17 years old.
• Previous café or customer service experience is a plus.
• Ability to stay productive and customer-focused in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare coffee, espresso drinks, sandwiches, and other café products using established recipes.
• Provide prompt, courteous service and assist customers with orders.
• Operate the point-of-sale system and process cash/payments accurately.
• Respond to customer questions in a professional, helpful manner.
• Maintain proper food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness standards.
• Keep workstations and service areas clean and organized during shifts.
• Follow safety procedures for operating café equipment.
• Support promotions and café initiatives as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Dependability

Multitasking

Basic math

Tools

POS system

Job description

Corner Market Café in Newport, RI is hiring a Café Service Associate to support daily operations, including beverage and food preparation, guest assistance, and transaction processing. The role emphasizes friendly service, teamwork, and maintaining a clean, welcoming space.

This position offers opportunities for both part-time and full-time schedules with benefits for eligible team members. A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn are valued in a busy café setting.