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Front of House Associate
ABOUT TALIESIN PRESERVATION
As stewards of the Frank Lloyd Wright Visitor Center, our dual mission is to preserve the cultural, built, and natural environments that comprise the Taliesin property and to conduct educational and cultural programs that provide a greater understanding of his architecture and ideas. We are different from other historic sites because we are not satisfied with just being a museum. We want the estate to stay filled with life.
There is an energy here that captures and engages people. And the staff, without exception, are creative people who care passionately about their work and are full of ideas.
We are a small organization and, as such, we offer a lot of flexibility and opportunity for people to develop within their areas of interest--and we are invested in their success!Position Summary:
The seasonal Front of House staff work with the cafe team to support the effective and efficient daily operations of the Riverview Terrace Cafe.
This is a seasonal position from April through November and averages between 16-32 hours per week. In season, we are a seven-day-a-week operation, and this position would require a flexible schedule.Essential Functions:
- Work assigned shifts in the Riverview Terrace Cafe. Shifts will be variable, and include weekends
- Conduct the daily front of house operations of the cafe and cash handling needs
- Take orders and serve food and beverages to cafe guests
- Maintain a clean and welcoming dining room space; and provide excellent customer service
- Demonstrate menu knowledge, ingredient, and partnership familiarity, when answering guest questions
- Maintain knowledge of Taliesin Preservation tour operations and public access programs for response to guest inquiries
- Help set up/clean up and perform side work for cafe service, programs, and events
- Adhere to health department regulations
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
- Ability to prioritize tasks, maintain flexibility, and balance changing priorities while maintaining established standards
- Bartending license or ability to obtain
- Ability to perform in a high-visibility, customer service position
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous restaurant experience
This seasonal position pays an hourly rate of $15.00 plus retention bonus eligibility. We are open Friday through Sunday in April and November and 7 days a week, May through October. There may be opportunities to cross-train with other departments if you are looking to increase your hours.
