Assistant Manager Cake Specialist

Ben & Jerrys CT/RI/NJ; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and perks

Leadership development & training

Employee discounts

Job summary

A popular ice cream company in New Haven seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Manager & Cake Specialist. Responsibilities include team management, customer service, and cake decoration. Ideal candidates should have leadership experience and a passion for ice cream. Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and a joyful workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of food service or retail experience, management experience preferred.
• Skilled in customer service and team collaboration.
• Creative and confident in cake decorating, basic piping skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff schedules and monitor team performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and address inquiries.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Cake decorating

Team collaboration

Job description

Overview

Ben & Jerry's Assistant Manager & Cake Specialist

Location: New Haven

Position Type: Full-Time

Scoop Up a Career That's Sweet & Creative!

We're looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on leader who's ready to help run the show while also taking our custom cake game to the next level. If you love people, ice cream, and a little frosting magicthis role is for you.

What You'll Do as Assistant Manager/Cake Specialist

• Assisting in managing staff schedules and monitoring team performance
• Delivering exceptional customer service and addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback professionally and promptly
• Helping to manage inventory levels and placing orders as needed
• Supporting the development and implementation of strategies to boost sales and guest satisfaction
• Assisting with the training, mentoring, and evaluation of staff to uphold performance and brand standards
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for both customers and employees
• Providing operational support to meet financial goals, including budgeting and reporting
• Design, build, and decorate custom Ben & Jerry's ice cream cakes with flair and precision
• Manage cake orders: take customer requests, offer design suggestions, and ensure timely delivery/pick-up
• Maintain cake inventory and prep stock cakes for display
• Collaborate with the team to brainstorm fun seasonal designs and promotion
• Ensure quality control, food safety, and cleanliness in cake production areas
• Regularly support scoop shop operations (scooping, cleaning, customer service)

Who You Are

• A natural leader with 1+ year of food service or retail experience (management experience a big plus!).
• Skilled in customer service and team collaboration.
• Creative, detail-oriented, and confident in cake decorating (basic piping skills preferred).
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, fun, and often messy environment.
• Comfortable working nights, weekends, and holidays.

What4s in It for You

• Competitive pay and perks
• Leadership development & training
• Employee discounts (and lots of free ice cream)
• A workplace that celebrates individuality, community, and joy

Peace, Love & Ice Cream Starts With You.

Apply today and help us serve up smiles and unforgettable scoops—one cake and cone at a time.