Please join us Sunday, July 31st in the Space Lounge at the Saturn Cafe for a presentation and discussion on activism with Nick Cooney. Nick will be discussing what scientific psychology research can teach activists for animals, the earth, and any social movement about how to effectively persuade the public to adopt compassionate behaviors. Vegan Appetizers and cupcakes will be served. Learn more about Change of Heart and Nick Cooney by clicking here.
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Change of Heart – Presentation and Discussion Sunday, July 31st
Friday, July 1st, 2011Now Hiring Shift Leaders at our Santa Cruz location
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011Come serve traditional comfort food with a healthy twist in a unique and vibrant atmosphere!
The Saturn Cafe in Santa Cruz is looking for two full time Shift Leaders:
- Late Night Shift Leader (4 shifts Sunday – Wednesday 9:30pm – 4:30am)
- Shift leader in Training (A mixture of Server and Shift Lead Shifts)
As a Shift Leader you are responsible for ensuring a positive dining experience for our customers, and a positive work environment for our FOH staff. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, honest and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
As a Shift Leader you will:
- Actively promote a friendly, fun dining atmosphere that is highly functional.
- Provide excellent customer service
- Provide clear direction & coaching for FOH staff to ensure they provide excellent customer service to our guests
- Have Extensive Knowledge of our menu and recipes
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty, and knowledge that promote the culture, values and mission of Saturn Cafe.
- Attend to the specific needs of customers & co-workers.
- Work productively with our Lead Lines to ensure all food is perfect before it arrives to a table
- Open and/or close the restaurant according to Saturn Cafe standards
Requirements:
- Must have 1-2 years of recent restaurant experience.
- Must have the ability to communicate in English. Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
- Must have the ability to perform basic money-related mathematical calculations.
- Must have the ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift 40 pounds.
Compensation:
$8.50 – $10.00 an hour + Tips
Apply Online at http://www.saturncafe.com/jobs
Saturday & Sunday Brunch at the Saturn Cafe
Friday, June 24th, 2011
Treat yourself this weekend at Saturn Cafe’s infamous Brunch: Imagine a Morning (or afternoon) that starts with Huevos Ranchros made with organic free-range eggs, vegan Banana Walnut Pancakes, fresh squeezed Mimosas and local organic Coffee. Get your weekend day off to a great start!
Three Community Night Fundraisers at Saturn this week!
Monday, June 20th, 2011The Saturn Cafe is proud to announce three Community Night fundraisers this Wednesday, June 22nd. Come in anytime with a flier and Saturn will donate 10% of the profits from your meal to further missions of these important non-profits:
In Berkeley we are holding a benefit for Animal Place, an animal sanctuary providing permanent sanctuary, education, legislation and appropriate placement of needy animals.
In Santa Cruz we are holding benefits for the Homeless Garden Project and Gemma. The homeless Garden Project is a community garden providing job training and transitional employment to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Gemma is a non-profit program that supports women of Santa Cruz County to build a strong, stable, safe, and structured reentry back into the community after incarceration. They assist women to become empowered, productive, and independent members of the community.
Click on the links below to download a flier and to learn more.
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- Gemma
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- Animal Place
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- Homeless Garden Project
Best of the East Bay 2011
Sunday, June 19th, 2011
If you read our blog or follow us on Facebook/Twitter, then you obviously have excellent taste in restaurants & local businesses and therefore should vote in the East Bay Express Best of the East Bay 2011!
The polls are open and voting is in full swing, so time is running out for you to cast your vote for your favorite ‘Best New Business’, ‘Best Desserts’, ‘Best Breakfast’ and ‘Best Vegetarian Restaurant’. Hurry, voting ends July 1st!
Community Night Fundraiser benefiting the Homeless Garden Project
Friday, June 17th, 2011
This Wednesday in Santa Cruz we are holding our Community Night fundraiser for The Homeless Garden Project. Bring in this flier and 10% of the profits will benefit the Homeless Garden Project.
The Homeless Garden Project provides job training and transitional employment to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The programs offer trainees an opportunity to rebuild and develop basic life skills and a sense of worth as human beings.
DooF-a-Palooza – May 22, 2011
Friday, May 13th, 2011
On Sunday, May 22, 2011 the Saturn Cafe will be at Jack London Square in Oakland for DooF-a-Palooza. We will be set up from 10am to 5pm with our Vegan Cupcake Decorating station. DooF-a-Palooza is a food-backwards, table-to-source, food educational experience that includes contests, games, entertainment and fun hands-on activities with growers, chefs, purveyors, businesses, and cookbook authors all filmed and streamed live online. Check out www.foodbackwards.com/ for more information. See you there!
Santa Cruz Weekly 2011 Gold Awards
Thursday, April 7th, 2011 
A huge thanks to everyone who voted for us in Santa Cruz Weekly’s Annual Reader Survey. We’ve been voted Best Late Night Eatery in Santa Cruz, as well as silver award winner for Best Vegetarian & Best French Fries. Thank you for all your votes this year and every year, we appreciate the support and will continue to serve up the award winning food we’re famous for.
Third Thursday art show and Fundraiser for Japanese Tsunami Victims
Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Join the Saturn Café March 17th 2011 for our Third Thursday art show and Fundraiser for Japanese Tsunami Victims.
We will be taking a $5 donation at the door with all proceeds going to Doctors Without Borders. Doctors without borders is an international medical humanitarian organization created by doctors and journalist in France in 1971. Doctors Without Borders has been serving the needs of natural disaster victims for over 30 years. All proceeds from Thursday night’s art show/fundraiser will go directly to Doctors without borders to fund aid for Tsunami victims in Japan.
Please join us for a night filled with music, art, food, drinks and community! The featured artist for the night will be Stoye Milburn. Stoye is a local artist from Berkeley, he will be showcasing his Cosmology set in the Space Lounge. Stoye is also a member of the Firehouse art collective in Berkeley. Music performance by Local Musician Ryan Dishen. Ryan just released a full length album this year, He will be performing an acoustic set featuring a few of his newer songs and a few of his older ones as well.
Stay after for our Thursday night Karaoke featuring our very own Saturn KJ!
Show starts at 7:00 and runs until 9:00. Karaoke 9:00 – Midnight
Cast your Vote
Monday, February 7th, 2011
If you read our blog or follow us on Facebook/Twitter, then you obviously have excellent taste in restaurants & local businesses and therefore should vote in the Santa Cruz 2011 Gold Awards!
The polls are open and voting is in full swing, so time is running out for you to cast your vote for your favorite Vegetarian Restaurant, Late night Eatery, Best French Fries, Brunch Menu, and Burger (wink wink).
Winners will be announced on March 30, 2011 in the annual Gold Awards issue of Santa Cruz Weekly.
