Lead Cafe Associate - Temporary

Cloudless Skies Park Company LLC; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount on merchandise

Free meal during your shift

Paid transit from Mill Valley to Job S

Initial clothing allowance

Job summary

Cloudless Skies Park Company LLC is seeking a friendly Café staff member to assist the Cafe Manager in training and supporting all cafe staff, ensuring timely, accurate food and beverage service for guests at Muir Woods area.

The role requires ServSafe certification, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts; includes cash handling and POS accuracy, plus growth opportunities in a unique national park setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year in a restaurant establishment; Resort/National Park Concession preferred.
• ServSafe Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical training and support to less experienced Cafe staff and model professionalism with guests and other employees at all times
• Ensure accuracy of all guest orders by maintaining expert knowledge of Point-of-Sale (POS) system(s)
• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of menu items and specials
• Proficient and honest in cash handling and credit card transactions; Assist Café Manager with timely and accurate sales and tips reports and cash/credit card receipts
• Assist Café Manager with coaching and developing of Cafe staff and maintain thorough knowledge of Company’s Cafe operating policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding other Café staff
• Ensure alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages are served in accordance with Federal, State, Local regulations and Company procedures
• Understand Company ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, Health and Safety standards, policies, goals and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas
• Model teamwork and help Cafe Management meet business objectives
• Other duties per Duties Checklist and as requested
• Position Requirements: Possess ServSafe Certification in accordance with Company policy
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts
• Excellent communication skills and be a team player capable of encouraging others in a positive manner
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and handle tasks involving bending, twisting and squatting
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people

Skills

Excellent customer service

Team player

Cash handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

ServSafe Certification (required)

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Location: Mill Valley, CA

Job Id:168

# of Openings:1

Muir Wood National Monument and Muir Woods Trading Company was o riginally established as a national monument in 1908 by President Theodore Roosevelt. The park was named in honor of the revered naturalist John Muir, who declared the site was “the best tree-lover’s monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.” In the Cloudless Skies Park Company, we provide a place for visitors to stroll and select products that have been procured honoring the legacy of John Muir. Our products reflect the conservation, sustainability and ecological identity of the site.

Summary of Position:

Position open from9/1/2026 - 11/24/2026.

Assist the Cafe Manager in training and supporting all Café staff to be proficient in preparing and serving food and/or beverages in a timely, friendly and efficient manner in the Company’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical training and support to less experienced Cafe staff and model professionalism with guests and other employees at all times
• Ensure accuracy of all guest orders by maintaining expert knowledge of Point-of-Sale (POS) system(s)
• Possess thorough and accurate knowledge of menu items and specials
• Proficient and honest in cash handling and credit card transactions; Assist Café Manager with timely and accurate sales and tips reports and cash/credit card receipts
• Assist Café Manager with coaching and developing of Cafe staff and maintain thorough knowledge of Company’s Cafe operating policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality at all times regarding other Café staff
• Ensure alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages are served in accordance with Federal, State,
• Local regulations and Company procedures
• Understand Company ISO (Environmental & Quality) management systems, Health and
• Safety standards, policies, goals and initiatives and meet the specific responsibilities within these areas
• Model teamwork and help Cafe Management meet business objectives
• Other duties per Duties Checklist and as requested
• Position Requirements:
• Possess ServSafe Certification in accordance with Company policy
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Must be able to work a variety of day, night, weekend, holiday shifts
• Excellent communication skills and be a team player capable of encouraging others in a positive manner
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. frequently and handle tasks involving bending, twisting and squatting
• Majority of shift will be spent on feet in a fast-paced environment, in close proximity to other people

Education and Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience: Minimum (1) year in a restaurant establishment
Resort/National Park Concession preferred

• Immerse yourself in the beauty of Muir Woods National Monument.
• Be part of a dynamic team that values your passion for hospitality.
• Opportunities for growth and development in a unique setting.
• Employee discount on merchandise.
• Enjoy a free meal during your shift.
• Paid transit from Mill Valley to Job Site.
• Initial clothing allowance.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status and all other status protected by law.

Café | Hospitality | Food Preparation | Cashier | Customer Service | Muir Woods | Conservation | Sustainability | Ecological | ServSafe | Food Handler Certification | Health and Safety | Fast-paced Environment | Teamwork | Nature | Career Growth | Restaurant | Cook |