Retail Cafe Specialist (Full time/part time) at Living Spaces… · TX -…

Summary: Living Spaces Furniture is seeking a Retail Cafe Specialist to deliver a high-quality guest experience in their café. The role involves preparing and serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting sales performance through guest engagement and visual merchandising standards. Responsibilities: - Greet guests in a friendly manner, take food and beverage orders, and describe menu items while suggesting products - Prepare and serve food and beverages, including basic food prep (washing, cutting, assembling pre-packaged items) and serving alcohol, coffee, and non-alcoholic drinks to guest specifications - Maintain proper food storage, rotation, and handling practices to prevent spoilage, waste, and ensure compliance with food health and safety guidelines - Clean and sanitize food preparation tools, equipment, and all surfaces involved in food handling, including counters and microwaves, before and after use - Maintain overall cleanliness of service, seating, and food preparation areas, including promptly addressing spills and leaks - Operate POS systems, including cash register and credit card machines, to process transactions accurately - Stock food, merchandise, and supplies; order products; and manage inventory levels to support café operations - Promote a positive, guest-focused environment aligned with brand standards and service expectations - Utilize company systems, tools, and established processes to support daily café and store operations - Execute visual merchandising standards, including style guide directives and labeling, where applicable within café areas - Assist with furniture assembly and product preparation in accordance with company guidelines when supporting broader store needs - Drive sales performance by meeting SPH and KPI targets, analyzing results, and partnering with leadership to improve performance and guest satisfaction Required Qualifications: - 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 - Proficient experience in Microsoft Office programs - Food Handler Permit and Alcohol Beverage Certification as designated by state and local agencies Required Skills: Food Handler Permit, Alcohol Beverage Certification, Microsoft Office, POS Systems, Food Preparation, Food Safety Compliance, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Guest Engagement Benefits: 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)