Newport Aquarium Food and Beverage - Cafe Host Part Time

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform, adhere to, and implement all Herschend Entertainment Core Values and Newport Aquarium Guest Experience Standards, Policies and Procedures, and Safety Protocols to ensure safe and efficient food and beverage operation.
• Always maintain a positive attitude and appearance.
• Approach guests in a friendly manner to offer assistance and provide information regarding Newport Aquarium.
• Arrive on time and ready to work all scheduled shifts, and in accordance with aquarium uniform and appearance standards.
• Always keep safety as a number one priority while working at Newport Aquarium.
• Must be self-motivated to work independently, as well as disciplined and reliable.
• Maintain appropriate guest and team member relations, ensuring guest and team satisfaction.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Responsible for maintaining store cleanliness in accordance with food safety guidelines.
• Responsible for proper cash handling and maintaining PCI (Payment Card Industry) compliance.
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned by the Food and Beverage management team.
• Able and willing to cross train in other food and beverage areas.
• Contribute to a work environment that is satisfying, enjoyable and energetic.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior cash handling and point of sale experience is a plus.
• Must have strong public speaking skills the ability to read, write and speak the English language (knowledge of other languages is a plus).
• Must be able to think clearly, react quickly, and calmly to changes and/or stressful situations.
• Previous guest service, food industry or retail experience preferred.
• Able to work a flexible schedule which may include evenings and/or weekends and holidays.

REQUIREMENTS

• Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods, ascend/descend stairs, bend and stoop.
• Physical strength, including the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Skills

• Some Knowledge Cash Handling
• Some Knowledge Interpersonal Skills

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Motivated to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Motivated to be Flexible : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Qualifications

• Education
• Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• None specified

Equal Opportunity Employer