Cashier, Restaurant​/Food Service

AUBERGINE KITCHEN

Cashier

Front of House — Counter

Reports To: Customer Service Manager / GM

Shift: Shifts include weekends | Closed Sundays

Job Type: Full-Time & Part-Time

Pay: $16.00-$17.00/hr guaranteed (base + tips)

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Full English fluency required — non-negotiable for this role; genuine warmth and hospitality instincts are the other non-negotiable.
• Speed and accuracy in a high-volume environment; composure with difficult guests; curiosity to know the menu deeply.
• 21+; prior customer-facing restaurant experience preferred, not required.
• Completes Aubergine's onboarding program;
  Food Handler Certificate within 14 days of hire (company-supported).
• Available 3–5 shifts/week incl. weekends/holidays (closed Sundays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, July 4th).
• Able to stand/walk for extended periods and lift/push/carry up to 50 lbs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Guest Interaction & Order Accuracy

• Greet every guest with genuine warmth, guide them through the menu confidently, and suggest add-ons based on what they're actually ordering.
• Input every order into Toast POS accurately and efficiently; catch errors before they reach the kitchen; answer the phone professionally.

Counter Standards & Guest Recovery

• Keep the counter, display case, and self-service station clean, stocked, and visually professional at all times.
• Own guest recovery when something goes wrong — stay calm, resolve it, elevate when needed, and follow up to confirm satisfaction.

Team Contribution

• Communicate clearly with the kitchen for order accuracy and smooth handoffs; support the floor during peak periods without being asked.
• Night shift cashiers assist with closing duties: cleaning, restocking, and a full front-of-house check.

BENEFITS

• Employee discount
• PTO
• referral program

Aubergine Kitchen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.