Deli/Sandwich Shop Associate (James Center)

Trolleyhouseva; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounts at all Trolley House venues

Free Employee Shift Meal

401k matching after 1 year

Job summary

Gourmet Gang, the deli division of Trolley Hospitality Companies in Richmond, VA, seeks team members for a part-time, weekday schedule (Mon-Fri, 10:00am–2:00pm). You’ll provide friendly customer service, assist with food prep, and handle basic POS transactions at the James Center deli location.

Base pay ranges from $14–$15 per hour, with tip pool bringing average earnings to $16–$18 per hour. Opportunities include shift meals, EAP, and 401k eligibility after 1,000 hours.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience, preferably in food service.
• Food prep experience to assist kitchen operations.
• Experience running a cash register preferred.
• Good verbal communication and reliability required.

Skills

Customer service

Food prep

Cash register experience

Verbal communication

Reliable transportation

Tools

POS system

Job description

***GREAT SCHEDULE - Monday thru Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, No Weekends!***

**James Center Deli Location (1051 E Cary St, Richmond, VA 23219)***

About Us:

***Winner of Richmond 2026 Top Workplaces Award***

Gourmet Gang is the deli division of Trolley Hospitality Companies, a Richmond-based hospitality group serving the greater Richmond and Hampton Roads regions. With seven gourmet lunch bistros, we're known for creative, handcrafted menus and top-quality ingredients that keep guests coming back.

Our commitment to quality extends beyond the food--we believe our success starts with our people. Driven by a shared purpose of delivering happiness to our customers, community, and team, we focus on fostering a supportive and positive workplace where everyone's contributions are valued. We hope you will join us!

Our Values - The Trolley Way:

• No excuses
• Do the right thing
• Can-do attitude
• Always growing
• Help first
• Transparency

Please visit our website at www.trolleyhouseva.com to learn more!

About You:

• Providing excellent customer service brings you joy.
• You are knowledgeable about food and comfortable talking about preparation methods and ingredients.
• You seek out opportunities to 'leave it better than you found it.'
• You are not afraid to acknowledge and learn from your mistakes.
• You want to be a part of a growing company that values their employees.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Customer service experience, preferably in a food service setting
• Food prep experience
• Experience running a cash register a plus
• Able to follow directions and work independentlY
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Reliable transportation

The Good Stuff:

• Base pay $14-15/hr with tip pool averages between $16-18/hr
• Part-Time:
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounts at all Trolley House Hospitality companies including catering services and vending items in our warehouse
  • Free Employee Shift Meal
  • Part-time employees who work at least 1,000 hours a year are eligible for 401k matching after the first year

Need some extra cash?!?

Opportunities available to train and become certified as a Gang Server, Bartender, or Setup/Take Down Crew and be added to our Catering Staff. Work a couple events, make some tips, and earn some extra money....WE ALL WIN!