Café Specialist

Job Title

Café Specialist at Living Spaces Furniture

The Café Specialist will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages, while maintaining a clean and safe environment for our Guests and Team Members.

• Greet guests in a friendly manner and take food and drink orders
• Handle basic food preparation including washing, cutting, and assembling pre‑packaged food items
• Ensure proper food storage and rotation of perishable food
• Describe menu items and suggest products to guests
• Serve alcohol, coffee, and non‑alcoholic beverages to guest specifications
• Operate cash register and credit card machine
• Follow all food health and safety guidelines and requirements
• Follow procedures to prevent food spoilage and waste
• Stock areas, order supplies, and maintain inventory
• Maintain food preparation tools, including cleaning and disinfecting instruments and equipment before and after use
• Maintain the cleanliness of all surfaces involved in the food handling process, such as counters and microwave ovens
• Clean up any spills and leaks that may occur
• Assist with cleaning service and seating areas

Education / Experience: High School Diploma or GED equivalent. 1‑2 years experience in a fast‑paced, high‑traffic, guest‑facing, interactive retail environment or related customer service field. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Computer

Skills:

Proficient experience with Microsoft Office programs.

Certificates and Licenses: Food Handler Permit and Alcohol Beverage Certification as designated by state and local agencies.

Pay range: $13.00 – $16.90 per hour.

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non‑exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses is provided as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members may receive a team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPIs.

• Medical (full‑time only)
• Dental (full‑time only)
• Vision (full‑time only)
• 401(k) with Company match (full and part‑time)
• Vacation (full‑time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)
• Paid Sick Leave (full and part‑time)
• Flex or Health Spending Account (eligible full‑time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (full and part‑time)
• Holiday pay (full‑time only)
• Life insurance (full‑time only)

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to cancer‑related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

Living Spaces participates in E‑Verify. All newly‑hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security and the Social Security Administration to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, Retail, and Manufacturing