Cashier

Cashier / Front-of-House
Description

We are looking to add a cashier / counter service role to our front of house team at Kitava's newest location, opening at 1699 N California Blvd in Walnut Creek (close to Walnut Creek BART and downtown Walnut Creek). There is potential for upward mobility based on performance, skills, and career ambitions. Our goal is to improve people’s lives through real food everyone can enjoy, and we’re looking for outstanding team members who share our mission!

Currently hiring for all shifts, Monday through Sunday.

Hourly Rate

Starting at $17.00, plus tips

Job Type

Part-Time or Full-Time available

Recommended Experience

1+ years in a food service / customer service role

Other Benefits

Free / discounted meals, tips, healthcare option, 401(k) option, commuter benefit

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Payment handling (credit card, digital payments, cash)
• Assist customers with ordering and purchases. This requires extensive knowledge of our menu, ingredients, and how the food is prepared (training provided)
• Operate Toast POS system (training provided)
• Assist in preparing and serving drinks and light food items to customers (training provided)
• Ensure customers receive their food and drinks in a timely, efficient, and friendly manner
• Ensure take out, delivery, and catering orders are packaged by our kitchen staff correctly, and handed off to the appropriate customer or driver
• Answer the phone and take orders
• Ensure front of house supplies are stocked, and the dining room tables, chairs, and floor are kept clean
• Any other responsibilities and tasks assigned to deliver outstanding service and a high quality dining environment

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Passion for interacting with people and providing great customer service
• Independent worker; can take direction without constant oversight
• Ability to learn quickly
• Problem solver with a positive get-it-done attitude
• Interest in healthy food and sharing it with others
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Legally able to work in the US
• Bilingual a plus (English/Spanish); fluent English is required

We are a small and growing company that operates with the feel of a start-up. Our team is laid back and easy going, but ruthlessly passionate about healthy food and customer service. If you enjoy lots of responsibility in a fun, dynamic work environment, this role is for you!

ABOUT KITAVA

Kitava is a fast casual restaurant serving real food everyone can enjoy. We use health-promoting ingredients sourced from trustworthy vendors to create delicious and approachable meals that appeal to a variety of tastes and preferences.

Whether someone has a restrictive diet, or is just looking to eat real food that makes them feel good, Kitava offers exciting meals that fit their lifestyle and food values. Our menu features comforting dishes that are also health-promoting, allowing everyone access to a nourishing meal without compromise.

We envision a food system that supports healthy people and communities by default, and believe we shouldn’t have to choose between enjoying a great meal, supporting good health, and doing what’s right for the world.

Join us on our journey to help people lead healthy and enjoyable lives through real food!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work Location: In person