Cafe/kitchen Team Member - Kooks Cafe & Beach Bar

Job Title:

Cafe Team Member at Kooks Café & Beach Bar

Location:

Rye, New Hampshire

Employment Type:

Part-Time or Full-Time, flexible hours! Overtime welcomed if age requirement is met.

(Perfect for students or those looking for summer work near the beach)

About Us:

Kooks Café & Beach Bar is a vibrant, surf-inspired café located steps from the ocean in Rye, NH. We’re known for our fresh, beachy menu. Serving tacos, breakfast sandwiches, acai bowls, and smoothies. Kooks is a fun, fast-paced environment with a tight-knit team and strong community vibe. We’re not just a restaurant; we’re a destination for locals, tourists, and beachgoers who love good food and good energy.

About the Role:

At Kooks, our kitchen is more of a fast-paced prep station. Think smoothie bar meets beachside Chipotle. You’ll be prepping fresh ingredients, building acai bowls, blending smoothies, making coffees, assembling tacos and breakfast sandwiches, while keeping stations clean, stocked, and moving efficiently. It’s a high-energy environment with a fun, collaborative team. Perfect for someone who loves food, thrives on staying busy, and enjoys customer-facing work without the pressure of traditional restaurant line cooking. Previous food safety knowledge not required however, comfortability around food and learning about food is!

What We’re Looking For:

• Reliable, hardworking, and motivated team players
• Enjoy working with food and being creative
• Able to take direction and maintain a clean, efficient workspace
• No experience needed!

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay tips
• A fun, social work environment right on the beach
• Flexible scheduling for students or second jobs
• Opportunities for growth within our expanding restaurant group
• Staff discounts on food and drinks
• Only 30 minutes from UNH

Apply If You’re:

• Looking for an unforgettable summer job
• Excited to work in a beachside kitchen that balances hustle with fun
• Someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys being part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $22