Barista, Cashier, and Food Runner + Tips at Harvard Square

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $6.80
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Meal Discount
free yoga
mental health support
401(k) with match
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
transportation benefits
education opportunities
flexible schedule
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Life Alive is a vibrant restaurant dedicated to providing a wholesome dining experience focused on food, sustainability, wellness, and creativity. Renowned for its commitment to healthy living and ecological responsibility, Life Alive blends fresh, nutrient-rich menu offerings with an inviting environment where guests feel welcomed and cared for. The restaurant embraces a mission to nurture body, mind, and community through its unique approach to hospitality, encouraging both staff and guests to live healthier, mindful lifestyles. As a progressive eatery, Life Alive emphasizes the importance of teamwork, customer service, and continuous learning, values that create a supportive workplace culture and nourish long-term employee growth.

The Front of House Service Team Member role at Life Alive is crafted for individuals who thrive in lively settings and have a genuine enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer service. This position plays a critical role in shaping the guest experience by greeting customers and delivery drivers with warmth and professionalism, accurately taking orders, and ensuring the timely delivery of meals while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization in dining and service areas. Team members embody Life Alive's mission by demonstrating a passion for the wellness-oriented menu and fostering a collaborative and positive atmosphere. The role requires excellent communication skills, eagerness to assist teammates, and a strong focus on guest satisfaction, including the ability to handle physical demands such as lifting heavy items and standing for extended periods. Working at Life Alive includes competitive compensation with significant meal discounts, access to wellness benefits like free yoga sessions, mental health support for full-time staff, and retirement plans with company match. Employees also enjoy educational opportunities ranging from culinary training to professional development workshops, along with flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance. Life Alive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify to uphold federal employment laws and rights.

Job Requirements

  • Thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • reach and grasp overhead
  • lift and carry items weighing 50 pounds or more
  • able to stand on feet for 8 or more hours a day

Job Qualifications

  • Engaging communication skills
  • genuine passion and knowledge of menu offerings
  • willingness to assist and collaborate within a team
  • strong focus on guest service
  • ability to live and share Life Alive's values and mission

Job Duties

  • Greet guests and delivery drivers
  • take orders and ensure order accuracy and packaging
  • assist with running food to tables from the line
  • maintain dining room cleanliness
  • keep café stations clean and well-stocked
  • communicate guest needs

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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