Front End Associate — Flexible Hours & Customer Experience

Farm to Table Cafe; Centereach (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Farm To Table Cafe Stony Brook is hiring a Front End Associate to greet guests, assist with menu choices, and take orders in person or by phone. You’ll keep the front of the cafe clean and welcoming, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced cafe setting. Flexibility in hours is encouraged to support cafe needs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a customer-facing role, preferably in a cafe or restaurant setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A team-oriented mindset with a willingness to jump in and help wherever needed.
• Availability for flexible hours to accommodate cafe needs.

Responsibilities

• Greeting customers with a smile and assisting them with menu selections.
• Taking orders accurately and efficiently, both in-person and over the phone.
• Ensuring the front end of the cafe stays clean, organized, and welcoming.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure timely service.
• Handling payments and operating the point-of-sale system.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Job description

Farm To Table Cafe Stony Brook is hiring a Front End Associate to greet guests, assist with menu choices, and take orders in person or by phone. You’ll keep the front of the cafe clean and welcoming, and work closely with the kitchen to ensure timely service.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of customer-facing experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced cafe setting. Flexibility in hours is encouraged to support cafe needs.