Server Assistant - Cafe Exchange in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey at CONNELL FOUNDATION FOOD GROUP LLC

Café Exchange is a new gathering place coming to The Park in Berkeley Heights, blending culture, coffee, and community in a space designed for connection, conversation, and a little time to unwind. With artisan drinks, fresh pastries, thoughtfully prepared food, live events, and a cozy library-inspired atmosphere, Café Exchange is being built as a place people will want to return to throughout the day.

We’re looking for a Server Assistant who notices the details and understands how much they matter to a guest’s experience. You’ll help keep the café polished, comfortable, and ready all day by supporting food and beverage service, clearing and resetting tables, maintaining guest areas, and anticipating the team's needs before they have to ask. You’ll also interact with guests throughout your shift, so warmth, awareness, and a genuine willingness to help matter as much as working quickly.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Support food and beverage service with care and precision to create a seamless experience from arrival to departure.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly and with careful attention to presentation.
• Clear, clean, and reset tables discreetly while maintaining a polished and welcoming café environment.
• Anticipate guest needs and recognize opportunities to assist before being asked.
• Maintain water, glassware, serviceware, and other guest necessities throughout service.
• Keep guest-facing spaces and service stations clean, organized, stocked, and beautifully presented.
• Work closely with Baristas, Cooks, and the café team to keep service coordinated and effortless.
• Support setup, breakdown, and service for daily operations, events, and special experiences.
• Respond promptly and discreetly to anything that could affect guest comfort or the appearance of the space.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, responsible alcohol service, and workplace safety standards.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in a restaurant, café, hotel, or other hospitality environment; upscale or luxury service experience is a plus.
• A natural awareness of your surroundings and the ability to anticipate what guests and the service team need.
• A warm, polished presence and the ability to engage with guests naturally and professionally.
• Strong attention to detail, presentation, and the small touches that shape the guest experience.
• Ability to move with purpose and efficiency while remaining composed and discreet.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work seamlessly with both front- and back-of-house teams.
• Dependability, sound judgment, and a team-first mindset.
• Ability to stay organized, attentive, and composed during busy service periods.
• Ability to stand and remain active for extended periods and safely perform the physical requirements of the role.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Supporting Your Success

• Choice of Company-subsidized medical plan options
• Generous employer pension contribution
• Paid time off program and paid holidays
• Employee dining and hospitality perks across The Park
• Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and evolving organization

Café Exchange is a chance to build something extraordinary from the very beginning. We’re looking for people who want to bring energy, pride, and genuine hospitality to a brand-new concept, and help create the kind of experience guests remember long after they leave. This is your opportunity to join the opening team and help set the standard for what Café Exchange becomes. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about how you will enrich our guests' experiences.

While we leverage technology to support our recruiting process, every application is personally reviewed by a member of our Human Resources team because we recognize that behind every resume is a person, a career journey, and a genuine interest in joining our organization.