About us:

Café 77 at New York Historical   is a long-standing coffee shop located in the New York Historical Museum, across from Central Park. Come be a part of New York's rich history. 

Great Performances   operates  Café 77 at New York Historical . We are a hospitality management company committed to collaboration, innovation, and quality in our seasonal menus, striking design, impeccable service, and critical attention to detail. This woman-owned business serving New York City for over 40 years is renowned for events catering as well as food service in celebrated New York City cultural institutions, including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Apollo Theater, and others. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate its own organic farm, Katchkie Farm, located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, Great Performances consistently sets the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good Through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service as a counter service attendant, cashier, and barista.
• Maintain cleanliness of the cafe throughout the shift.
• Restock food and beverage items whenever necessary.
• Perform opening and closing procedures. 
• Follow NYC Department of Health regulations.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of hospitality experience in a customer-facing position
• 1-year barista experience
• Experience with restaurant POS systems, cash, and credit card handling
• Passion for food, beverage, and hospitality 
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to describe menu items 
• Anticipates guest needs and derives satisfaction from providing excellent customer service
• Professional demeanor and polished appearance with a warm and welcoming personality 
• Strong work ethic, well organized, focused, attentive to detail with a sense of urgency
• Dependable and punctual
• Enthusiastic, team player with a positive attitude 
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., reach bend, and stand throughout an 8-hour shift
• Food Handler’s Certificate a plus

Location:  The New York Historical

Schedule: Part Time, On-Site

Base salary:  $20.00-$25.00/hour

Benefits:  Sick Time

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.