Cashier

Ember Custom Event Planning & Catering LLC; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 26,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Ember Kitchen and Café in Buffalo is seeking a Front of House Cashier/Associate to deliver accurate, efficient service across Ember Kitchen and Café 257. You will process transactions, assist guests, and maintain a welcoming front-of-house environment in a high-volume setting.

The role involves crossing between cafeteria service and lobby café, upholding Ember Kitchen's standards of hospitality and professionalism during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Previous cashier or food service experience preferred.
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail.
• Professional, polished demeanor.
• Ability to multitask and stay composed during peak service times.
• Team-oriented mindset.
• Reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Process transactions accurately using the POS system.
• Greet guests professionally and provide attentive service.
• Answer menu questions and direct guests as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cashier stations.
• Restock grab-and-go items and assist with front-of-house support.
• Balance cash drawer and follow cash-handling procedures.
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and café teams during peak periods.
• Adapt service approach based on environment (cafeteria vs. café).
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Cashier experience

Accuracy

Professional demeanor

Multitasking

Team-oriented

Reliability

Job description

Position Summary

The Cashier / Front of House Associate is responsible for delivering accurate, efficient, and professional service across both Ember Kitchen and Café 257. This role supports daily cafeteria and café operations by processing transactions, assisting guests, and maintaining an organized and welcoming front-of-house environment.

Reports to: Café Manager

Position Summary

The Cashier / Front of House Associate is responsible for delivering accurate, efficient, and professional service across both Ember Kitchen and Café 257. This role supports daily cafeteria and café operations by processing transactions, assisting guests, and maintaining an organized and welcoming front-of-house environment.

Team members in this position are cross-trained to work seamlessly between the high-volume cafeteria service line and the lobby-facing café, adapting their service style to each space while upholding Ember Kitchen's standards of professionalism and hospitality.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process transactions using POS system
• Greet guests professionally and provide attentive service
• Answer menu questions and direct guests as needed
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of cashier stations
• Restock grabandgo items and assist with frontofhouse support
• Balance cash drawer and follow proper cashhandling procedures
• Communicate clearly with kitchen and café teams during peak periods
• Adapt service approach based on environment (cafeteria vs. café)
• Follow all food safety and sanitation standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous cashier or food service experience preferred
• Strong attention to accuracy and detail
• Professional, polished demeanor
• Ability to multitask and stay composed during peak service times
• Teamoriented mindset
• Reliable and punctual

Schedule & Work Environment

• Primarily weekday daytime shifts
• Rotating between highvolume cafeteria service and lobby café environment
• Professional officebuilding setting