Cafe Worker

Who We Are
Founded in 1926, the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, not-for-profit educational, historic, and cultural institution that owns and operates one of the largest and best-known museum complexes in the world.

Our mission is “that the future may learn from the past” through preserving and restoring 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia’s colonial capital. We engage, inform, and inspire people to learn about this historic capital, the events that occurred here, and the diverse people who helped shape a new nation.

Today, Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the U.S. The Historic Area is the 301-acre restored colonial capital with 88 original buildings and 525 buildings reconstructed to how they appeared in the 18th century through extensive archaeological, architectural, and documentary research.

The Historic Area is staffed by highly trained, historically dressed interpreters and expert tradespeople who bring the 18th century to life. The Foundation also owns and operates two world-class museums, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, and the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, and a renowned research library, the John D Rockefeller Jr Library.

Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg is home to five world class accommodations at the Williamsburg Inn, Williamsburg Lodge Autograph Collection, the Griffin Hotel, the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotels and Suites and the unique Colonial Houses in the Historical Area.

About the Position:

The Café Worker is responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the Museum servery, short order production during meal period, cashiering and guest interaction. In addition, the individual may perform other serviceable duties as assigned. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Main Duties

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the servery, kitchen and public dining room


• Uses clear communication to accurately receive and detail guest orders


• Maintains dishwashing station, three compartment sink and related areas cleaned


• Ensures equipment is clean and in working condition; reports any issues to management


• Follows standardized recipes, prep lists and checklists according to the unit standards


• Applies learned knowledge to accurately use the POS system for ordering and cashiering


• Performs other light maintenance and custodial tasks


• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.


• Adheres to CWF safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation


• Ensures security of company assets


• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Preferred Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Demonstrates an understanding of basic sanitation procedures 


• Must be able to follow basic safety procedures due to exposure to hazardous chemicals 


• Must be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays 


• Requires constant standing/walking 


• Requires frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs.

Compensation Disclaimer: The compensation listed below for this position represents the anticipated hiring range and is provided in accordance with Virginia pay transparency requirements. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role.

Range: $15.00 to $20.00