Job Description

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum®

The Tea Room Attendant is to take orders and serve food and beverages. Courtesy and hospitality should be extended in full measure to every guest to enrich the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum experience. 

Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

CASTmember Benefits

• Competitive pay and training: $16.50 + Tips
• All FT Employees are eligible for paid vacation time as well as company sponsored health and wellness plans.
• All FT, PT and Seasonal employees are eligible for: Paid sick time (40 hours per year), 401K plan with company matching*, flexible schedules (including a combination of weekdays and weekends are available), fun and upbeat work environment with various award and recognition celebrations throughout the year, discounts in retail stores, and free admission to all company attractions
• Eligibility requirements must apply

Requirements

Essential Functions

• Always look for your next customer, make eye contact and greet your customer with a smile and prompt service. Every customer should be paid the ultimate compliment of recognition and attention.
• Courtesy and hospitality should be extended in full measure to every guest. Locate items requested by the customer. Assist customers to tables as necessary.
• Be knowledgeable of popular teas and servicing procedures from 1773, share this information accurately with the customer.
• Be exact of highly accurate when performing data entry at the register and procedures in handling cash payments, checks, and credit cards.
• Perform food preparation duties, such as baking muffins, plating premade pastries and preparing hot and cold beverages.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and in groups over long periods of time within the scope of established rules and regulations.
• Ability to work safely while wearing a colonial costume.
• Having basic math skills.
• Ability to work with money, credit cards, and cash receipts.
• Ability to read, write, and speak clear English in order to communicate with co-workers and the general public.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred

Other Requirements

• Must pass pre-employment, background check, and substance abuse testing