Cashier/Host

Chit Chat Diner Hackensack; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Chit Chat Diner Hackensack is seeking friendly Hosts/Cashiers to warmly welcome guests, seat efficiently, and manage quick, accurate transactions in a fast-paced setting.

As part of the front-of-house team, you will coordinate takeout orders, assist with beverage preparation, and maintain clean, organized stations to ensure a seamless guest experience.

Join us to contribute to a vibrant, hospitality-driven environment where teamwork, accuracy, and a positive attitude are valued.

Qualifications

• Greet guests warmly and manage seating.
• Process transactions accurately and efficiently at the register.
• Prepare coffee and beverages per established recipes and standards.
• Handle takeout orders and dessert coordination with attention to detail.
• Maintain clean, organized front-of-house and beverage stations.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly, manage seating efficiently, and support waitstaff.
• Operate the register, process transactions accurately, and provide courteous, professional service.
• Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based beverages, and other drinks per recipes and presentation standards.
• Process dine-in and takeout dessert orders for servers and guests, ensuring accuracy and timely service.

Skills

Guest greeting

Seating

Cashier operations

Beverage preparation

Alcohol service (bartending)

Takeout coordination

Dessert coordination

Cleanliness & organization

Menu maintenance

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Host/Cashier

Chit Chat Diner | Hackensack, NJ

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

Are you passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy creating exceptional guest experiences? At Chit Chat Diner in Hackensack, NJ, we bring together the nostalgia of classic diner culture with an elevated atmosphere, exceptional service, and an unforgettable dining experience.

This is not your typical diner.

We are seeking enthusiastic, professional, and service-oriented Hosts/Cashiers who understand that outstanding hospitality begins with the very first interaction. Our ideal candidates are personable, detail-oriented, dependable, and able to maintain a positive, professional attitude in a high-energy environment.

As a member of our front-of-house team, you will play an essential role in creating a seamless guest experience—from warmly welcoming and seating guests to managing transactions and coordinating takeout and dessert orders.

If you take pride in your work, enjoy working as part of a team, and are ready to grow in a dynamic hospitality environment, we invite you to join the Chit Chat Diner team.

Absolutely. I would incorporate these responsibilities in a way that emphasizes beverage preparation, product knowledge,presentation, and responsible service while maintaining the professional, upscale image of Chit Chat Diner.

Here is the revised section to replace the existing Key Responsibilities section in your job listing.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Guest Welcome & Seating: Greet guests warmly, manage seating efficiently, and maintain a balanced flow of service to support the needs of the waitstaff.
• Cashier Operations: Operate the register, process transactions accurately, and provide courteous, professional service.
• Coffee & Beverage Preparation: Prepare and serve coffee, espresso-based beverages, and other hot and cold drinks according to established recipes and presentation standards.
• Specialty Drink Preparation: Prepare specialty beverages, signature drinks, and other featured drinks with attention to quality, consistency, presentation, and accuracy.
• Bartending & Alcoholic Beverage Service: Prepare and serve alcoholic beverages, including cocktails and mixed drinks, in accordance with established recipes, responsible alcohol-service practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Bar & Beverage Station Maintenance: Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked beverage stations, coffee equipment, and bar areas throughout each shift.
• Telephone & Takeout Orders: Answer phone calls, accurately enter takeout orders, and ensure orders are processed promptly and efficiently.
• Dessert Sales & Coordination: Process dine-in and takeout dessert orders for servers and guests, ensuring accuracy and timely service.

• Cleanliness & Organization: Keep the register, host station, beverage preparation areas, and surrounding workspaces clean, organized, and presentable.
• Menu Maintenance: Clean menus regularly and update daily specials and menu inserts as needed.
• Restroom Readiness: Monitor restroom supplies and ensure they remain properly stocked.
• Inventory & Restocking: Monitor supplies of coffee, beverage ingredients, glassware, bar supplies, and other necessary items; restock as needed.
• Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with servers, managers, kitchen staff, bartenders, and fellow team members to support smooth daily operations.
• Additional Duties: Assist with other front-of-house and beverage-service responsibilities as needed to maintain restaurant standards.
  

Additional Qualifications & Skills:

In addition to the qualifications listed above, successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Beverage Knowledge: Familiarity with coffee preparation, specialty beverages, and drink presentation, or a willingness to learn.
• Bartending Skills: Experience preparing cocktails, mixed drinks, and other alcoholic beverages is preferred for candidates assigned bartending duties.
• Guest Engagement: The ability to make recommendations, answer beverage-related questions, and create a welcoming experience for guests.
• Accuracy & Consistency: The ability to follow recipes, maintain portion control, and prepare beverages consistently.
• Responsible Alcohol Service: The ability to follow applicable alcohol-service laws, verify identification when required, and adhere to responsible service procedures.
• Flexibility & Initiative: A willingness to assist across host, cashier, coffee, and beverage-service functions as business needs require.
  

Location:
Chit Chat Diner
515 Essex Street
Hackensack, NJ

We look forward to meeting motivated individuals who are ready to deliver exceptional service and become part of our team.

Join Chit Chat Diner-and help us redefine the diner experience.