Ice Cream Server

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream La Jolla; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip sharing

Flexible scheduling

On-the-job training

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream La Jolla is seeking an Ice Cream Server for our La Jolla shop in San Diego. You will learn 48 daily flavors, engage guests during busy periods, and manage the register with accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

This entry-level role offers tip sharing, flexible scheduling, and hands-on onboarding as part of a growing San Diego team committed to excellent service and delicious, real ingredients.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Learn and describe the shop's 48 daily flavors.
• Greet guests, answer questions and keep service smooth during peak hours.
• Operate the cash register accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Support team members and communicate clearly.

Skills

Menu mastery

Friendly service

Cash handling

Cleanliness

Team reliability

Evening hours

Tools

POS system

Job description

Ice Cream Server - Handel's Homemade Ice Cream

Location: La Jolla - San Diego, CA

Starting Pay: $20/hr. (includes hourly wage + tip sharing with team)

About Us

Handel's Homemade Ice Cream has been making ice cream fresh every day since 1945, using original recipes and real ingredients. Recognized nationally for our quality, abundance, and value, we're proud to serve generous scoops that keep guests coming back.

Our La Jolla shop brings that tradition to a great San Diego community filled with families, students, young professionals, and locals. It's a busy, upbeat environment and a great place to work with a team while building valuable customer service and leadership experience.

What We Expect from You

• Menu Mastery: Learn and describe our 48 daily flavors (we have over 150 total recipes!)
• Friendly Service: Engage with guests during busy hours, answer questions, and keep things running smoothly
• Cash Handling: Operate the register with confidence, accuracy, and professionalism
• Clean & Organized: Maintain a clean, polished, and efficient work area
• Team Reliability: Show up on time, communicate clearly, and consistently support your team
• Availability: Must be available to work nights and weekends - these are required shifts

What You'll Get

• Competitive Pay & Tips: $20/hr. starting wage + tip sharing with your crew
• Flexible Scheduling: A great fit around college, internships, sports, another job, or other commitments
• Fast-Paced Fun: High-volume lines, upbeat energy, and constant movement
• Hands-On Training: No ice cream experience required—we provide structured, clear onboarding
• Room to Grow: This is an entry-level position with opportunities to take on more responsibility and advance. Handel's is growing throughout San Diego, creating additional opportunities for team members who want to develop with us

Why Choose Handel's?

• Flexible scheduling with steady, reliable part-time work
• A social, team-oriented environment
• Clear training, systems, and expectations
• Opportunities to develop customer service, teamwork, and leadership skills
• A growing San Diego organization with opportunities beyond your first position
• Proud to serve the best ice cream on the planet, one scoop at a time

Ready to Join Us?

If you're dependable, enjoy working with people, and want a flexible part-time job with a great team and opportunities to grow, we'd love to meet you.

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