Cafe Team Member

Fleet Science Center in; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Fleet Science Center in San Diego is seeking a Cafe Team Member to deliver a welcoming guest experience, provide menu knowledge, and ensure every order is accurate. You will operate the POS, assist in light food preparation, stock displays, and keep the cafe clean and inviting while working a flexible schedule that includes early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays.

This role reports to the Assistant Director of Business Operations and requires strong guest service, cash handling, and

Qualifications

• 1+ years in retail or food service preferred.
• Excellent communication and guest-first attitude.
• Valid Food Handler's Permit and RBS certificate.
• Ability to learn ingredients, allergens, and upsell

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and ensure welcoming environment.
• Provide menu knowledge and upsell daily specials.
• Operate POS accurately and transact payments.
• Coordinate orders between kitchen and guests.
• Stock and display beverages and grab-and-go items.
• Assist BOH with light prep during peak hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation; follow health standards.
• Follow FIFO and temperature checks for displays.
• Cross-train on concessions to cover Fleet operations.
• Dish washing as needed.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler's Permit

RBS certificate

Tools

POS system

Cash register

Merchandising display equipment

Job description

TheFleet Science Center's CafeTeam Member plays a key role in creating a welcoming and memorable experiencefor everyguest.Inadditionto providing exceptional customer service, the Cafe Team Memberensuresallorders areaccurate, handlestransactionsand merchandising,assistsin light food preparation, andmaintainsa clean,inviting environment. This position supports both dailyoperationsand concessions toprovide a seamless guest experience.Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Reports to: Assistant Director of Business Operations.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities, including mental requirements of position:

• Guest Experience:Providesa high levelof hospitality by greeting guests, answering menu questions with expert product knowledge, and ensuring a welcoming environment.


• Sales:Maximizes sales potential by usingsuggestive selling techniques(e.g., suggesting pairings, daily specials, or add-ons) to enhance the guest's meal.


• Financial Accuracy:Operatesthe Point of Sale (POS) system with precision; performscash handling, card processing, and drawer reconciliationaccording to company standards.


• Order Coordination:Acts as the bridge between the kitchen and the guest;ensuresall orders (dine-in,take-out, or delivery) areaccurate, complete, and presented professionally.


• Merchandising & Display:Stocks andmaintainshot/cold cases, grab-and-go displays, and beverage stations; ensures all signage and pricing areaccurateand visible.


• Light Food Prep:Assists the BOH (Back of House) team with basic prep (assembling bowls/wraps, portioning sauces, or packaging pizza) during peak hours or as needed.


• Cleanliness & Sanitation:Maintainsa pristine shopping and dining environment; frequently sanitizes high-touch surfaces, clears tables, and follows Health Department safety standards.


• Compliance: Completes temperature checks for display cases and follows FIFO (First In, First Out) rotation for all retail and prepared food items.


• Concessions Support:Cross-train on concessions stand to ensure full coverage of Fleet operations.


• Dish Support:Assists with washing dishes as needed or assigned.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE PERSON ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. PRINCIPAL DUTIES ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THOSE FUNCTIONS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS JOB. AN INCUMBENT MUST BE ABLE TO PERFORM ALL OF THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES OUTLINED ABOVE.

THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT STATE OR IMPLY THAT THE ABOVE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM ANY OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES AS REQUESTED BY MANAGEMENT. ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY.

Tools and equipment used to perform this position:

kitchen utensils, coffee makers, espresso machine, microwave, telephone, cash register, oven, food warmers.

Physical Requirements of this Position:

Medium work: Must be able to stand and walk for the duration of a shift; must be able to lift 30–50 pounds (e.g., restocking beverage crates or moving displays). Requires frequent reaching, bending, and fine motor skills for operating touch-screen POS systems and packaging food.

Business Location Presence:

This position requires physical presence at the business location during all assigned working hours to adequately perform all duties.

Experience, education, or skills required of the incumbent in this position:

• Preferred:1+ years of experience in retail, food service, ora cash-handling role.
  
  
  
  • Alternative:Candidates with no prior experience will be considered if theydemonstratea high energy level and a "guest-first" attitude.
  
  
  
  


• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to remain calm, professional, and friendly under pressure.


• Mustpossess(or be able to obtainonfirstday) a validFood Handler's Permitas well as an RBS certificate


• Ability to quickly learn ingredients, allergens, and preparation methods toassistguests with dietary restrictions.


• Ability to handle currency quickly and accurately; basic mental math for making change and calculating totals.


• Ability to double-check order accuracy andmaintainthe aesthetic "look" of the front-facing food displays.

Salary Minimum: 18.75Salary Maximum: 18.75