Team Member - FOH

Mama's Java Cafe; Nolensville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal

Discounts on MJ Roasting Co. coffee

Flexible schedule

Major holidays OFF

Job summary

MJ's Café in Nolensville, TN is seeking Front of House team members who enjoy connecting with people and delivering exceptional experiences. You’ll greet guests, take orders, and craft drinks with a positive, can-do attitude. Perfect for students seeking a flexible, team-centered environment.

The role emphasizes great service, teamwork, and reliability, with opportunities to learn the POS system and grow within the cafe family.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Must be 18+ and able to lift 10-55 lbs.
• Open availability, weekends required.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and take orders with a friendly attitude.
• Learn regulars and favorite orders to become a familiar face.
• Master the POS system and handle transactions smoothly.
• Keep the cafe clean, stocked, and running smoothly.
• Collaborate with the team to deliver great experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS system

Team player

Lift 10-55 lbs

Tools

POS system

Job description

Come join the MJ family!

We are locally owned and operated. MJ's is more than just a coffee shop — it's a community hub serving

house-roasted specialty coffee, made-to-order food, and big hometown heart. We're passionate about quality, kindness, and community — and we're looking for friendly, motivated people who feel the same.

About the Role

We're on the lookout for cheerful, reliable, and enthusiastic

Front of House team members who enjoy connecting with people and

creating exceptional experiences. Whether you're greeting customers,

taking orders, or making drinks, your attitude makes all the difference.

Perfect for college students or anyone who loves a flexible, team-centered environment.

What You'll Do

• Greet and engage guests with a warm, friendly attitude
• Learn names, faces, and favorite orders (you'll become a familiar face!)
• Master the POS system and handle transactions with confidence
• Keep the café clean, stocked, and running smoothly
• Work as a team to make magic happen - whether it's coffee, food, or vibes

What We're Looking For

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong initiative - you see something that needs to be done, you do it
• Great communicator and team player
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Must be 18+ and able to lift 10-55 lbs
• Must have or obtain a valid TN ABC card within 60 days
• Open availability (weekends required)
• Reliable transportation and punctuality a must

Perks & Benefits

• Free meal on shifts over 6.5 hours
• 50% discount during shifts, 25% off when you're not working
• Discounted MJ Roasting Co. coffee beans
• Flexible schedule (we work around school schedules!)
• Major holidays OFF (Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas)
• Leadership opportunities & real-world management experience
• Competitive pay based on experience, initiative, and attitude
• Rate of pay $15/hr during training. Once you have successfully completed station training and your check-off, you will move to hourly plus tips.

What Sets Us Apart

At MJ's, we believe in remembering names, connecting with our

community, and always finding ways to serve with a smile. We don't just

make coffee - we make someone's day better.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.

Mama's Java Cafe is a locally owned and family run cafe in Nolensville, TN. After Mark and Melissa Hall moved from Seattle to the small town of Nolensville, Mama's Java was established and opened in January 2010. Standing for the family: Mark - Anthony - Melissa - Alexis - Ashton & Aleczander (MAMA's) which has always been the driving force behind MJ's. They grew their business rooted in the same town they have raised their four kids. Priding themselves on offering made to order food and drinks and specialty air-roasted coffee roasted in house behind glass which Mark does when not working for Franklin Fire Dept. - MJ Roasting Co. Offering over 40 different flavored coffee (including Tennessee Chocolate Whiskey every Wednesday and Southern Pecan every Saturday) along with single origin & endless blends. Reveling in being the best cafe and giving back to the community anytime they can - Come join the MJ family!