Position Summary ​

This role is based at our Central Houston location at 2660 Fountain View Dr, Houston, TX 77057, conveniently located near the Galleria.

The Café Specialist will be responsible for preparing and serving food and beverages, while maintaining a clean and safe environment for our Guest and Team Members. Must be 21 years of age or older for this role.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Greet guests in a friendly manner and taking 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 procedure 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

• Cleaning service and seating areas
  
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Qualifications

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.  Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs.      

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

Position Hiring Range

The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire.  Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data.  Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time. 

Compensation: $13.25 - $17.23

Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members.  Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.

Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:

• 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 (for eligible full-time only)

• Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)

• Holiday pay (full-time only)

• Life insurance (full-time only)

For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)

Equal Opportunity Employer 

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.

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

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