Cashier, Food Runner, and Barista + Tips at Jamaica Plain

Life Alive Café; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

70% meal discount

Free Yoga

Free Mental Health Support (for full‑t

401(k) with vesting match

Health insurance, dental and vision

Transportation Benefits

Education and professional development

Flexible schedule

Community inclusion

PTO/vacation time

Must be employed for a minimum of 1 yr

Job summary

Life Alive Café in Boston is seeking a Front of House Service Team Member who thrives in a fast-paced café setting. You will greet guests, take orders, ensure accuracy and packaging, and help run food to tables while keeping dining areas clean and welcoming.

A passion for wellness, sustainability, and community shines through in every interaction. We offer a generous benefits package for full-time staff, including a 70% meal discount, health coverage, and development opportunities, with a

Qualifications

• Candidates must provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced setting.
• Knowledge and enthusiasm for Life Alive's menu and wellness focus is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with teammates and support service flow during peak hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and delivery drivers
• Take orders and ensure accuracy and packaging
• Assist with running food to tables from the line
• Maintain dining room cleanliness
• Keep café stations clean and well-stocked
• Communicate guest needs to the team

Skills

Engaging communication

Menu knowledge

Team collaboration

Guest service

Life Alive values

Job description

Calling all hospitality enthusiasts!

Embrace the opportunity to deliver outstanding customer service in a welcoming setting, where your passion for food, sustainability, hospitality, wellness, and creativity will shine as you create exceptional experiences for our valued guests.

Our Front of House Service Team Member should be someone who:

• Has engaging communication skills
• A genuine passion and knowledge of our menu offerings,
• A willingness to assist and collaborate within a team,
• A great focus on guest service
• Live and share Life Alive's values and mission

You Will

• Greet guests and delivery drivers
• Take orders, and ensure order accuracy and packaging
• Assist with running food to tables from our line
• Maintain dining room cleanliness
• Keeping café stations clean and well-stocked
• Communicate guest needs

You Must Be Able To

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Reaching and grasping overhead
• Lifting and carrying items weighing 50+ lbs
• Able to stand on feet for 8+ hours a day

Perks And Compensation

• 70% meal discount
• Free and discounted Yoga
• Free Mental Health Support (for full-time)
• 401(k) with a vesting match
• Health insurance, dental and vision coverage (for full-time employees)
• Transportation Benefits
• Education and professional development opportunities - examples include culinary training, superfood education, wellness lifestyle, resume building, community engagement
• Flexible schedule that supports your lifestyle and other goals
• Inclusion in an awesome community
• PTO/vacation time (for full-time)*
• Must be employed for a minimum of 1 year and be Full-time.

Please note that Life Alive is an E-Verify employer. Please review the Right to Work Poster from Department of Justice's Immigrant and Employee Rights Section.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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