The Café Coordinator at the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (CAM) is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position working Wednesday through Saturday, from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. This position is critical to CAM’s frontline visitor experience program and provides exceptional customer service by fulfilling beverage/food orders and processing payment transactions efficiently and expediently. This position reports to CAM’s Deputy Director.
Responsibilities
/ Perform daily opening/closing tasks: cleaning/servicing equipment, trash removal, washing dishes, sweeping/mopping, sanitizing surfaces, and informing CAM’s Deputy Director of supply order needs
/ Process transactions in the Point of Sale (POS) system
/ Attend training sessions and informational meetings on food/beverage preparation, food safety, and CAM required HR and/or seasonal all-staff meetings
/ Fulfill food orders by warming, plating and serving pre-made selections
/ Fulfill beverage orders by brewing coffee/tea or making espresso or milk-tea based drinks or serving can/bottled beverages
Qualifications
/ One year of prior experience as a barista/food service
/ Exceptional customer service skills, including the ability to engage customers while maintaining expedient service
/ Experience with digital POS systems preferred; Shopify a bonus
/ Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize under pressure
/ Excellent verbal, written, listening, and visual communication skills
/ Creative and well organized, with strong attention to detail and a positive attitude
/ Self-starter with the ability to solve problems and stay calm under pressure
/ Flexible schedule to accommodate events
/ Must be able to lift 20 pounds, stand for long periods at a time, and operate standard café and espresso equipment
Compensation
This is a part-time position starting at $15/hr. plus tips.
CAM’s benefits package includes:
CAM offers paid sick-time to part-time employees.
Application Instructions
You will be asked to upload a cover letter and resume. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. We have an immediate start date for this position and are looking to onboard the right person quickly.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in an interview, complete an application, or any part of the hiring process, please contact David Tanner at dtanner@camstl.org to discuss your needs.
About the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis The Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis works to enrich lives and inspire curiosity, creativity, and learning through experiences with contemporary art. Focused on a dynamic array of changing exhibitions, the Museum reflects and contributes to the global cultural landscape while engaging thousands of visitors through a wide array of public programs. CAM nurtures the creative minds of our city’s youth through free, in-depth art education, making a long-lasting impact on the community. We are a site for discovery, a welcoming space, free and open to all.
CAM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, family responsibilities, national origin, or veteran status. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture.
Learn more and apply through CAM’s official portal at camstl.org/jobs.
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. If most of this job description describes you, we encourage you to apply.