Seasonal Restaurant & Retail Associate

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free sundae per shift

Holiday pay 1.5x

Employee discount 50%

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company in San Leandro, CA is hiring for a Restaurant/Retail Associate. This role combines guest service, merchandising, stock, and basic food-service tasks across all shifts.

Starting pay is $16.90 per hour with holiday pay, a 50% employee discount, and a quarterly bonus opportunity. Benefits include a free sundae or shake on every shift, and opportunities to grow with our team.

Must be 18+ with a high school diploma preferred; prior retail experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years old
• High school diploma preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional Guest service
• Manage cash handling and credit card processing
• Assemble proprietary retail items per Recipe Guidelines
• Maintain adequate stock on the sales floor and in back stock
• Ensure items are priced and signed per guidelines
• Keep store clean and well displayed
• Maintain knowledge of products, pricing, and company history
• Assist guests with up-sell opportunities
• Gift-wrap items per guidelines
• Follow Food Safety guidelines and maintain areas clean and sanitary
• Keep Fountain and Condiment supplies stocked and in good condition
• Maintain stockroom in a clean, orderly fashion
• Clean windows and mirrors as needed
• Maintain guest and employee washing facilities
• Set up, maintain, and break down Fountain area
• Replenish toppings and fountain items and minimize waste
• Maintain ice cream flavors and product knowledge
• Work as Topper or Scooper as needed
• Perform Semi-Table Service as part of guest satisfaction
• Maintain candy making equipment and supplies

Skills

Math skills

Communication skills

Independence

Teamwork

Time management

Guest service

Dishwashing

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

**Immediate openings, ability to start in days!!**

Starting Pay –$ 16.90

Holiday Pay – 1.5x pay for worked holidays!

Free Sundae or shake on every Shift!!

Employee Discount – 50% off everything!

Quarterly Bonus opportunity!!

Store Hours – Sunday - Friday 10:00am - 8:00pm ; Saturday 9:0am - 8:00pm

Shifts could be up to 2 hours before/after store hours for prep/cleaning.

Restaurant/Retail Associate - this position will perform all restaurant and retail duties.

Ghirardelli's employees are the face of our company. They set us apart from other retailers.

Join us today! This position will perform both restaurant and retail duties. Merchandise, stock, and provide excellent guest service while selling our Premium Chocolate line. Previous retail experience is desirable for this position. Must be High Energy, Reliable, have a Strong Work Ethic, be able to work all shifts including Nights and Weekends.

Scope of Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional Guest service
• Effective management of all cash handling and credit card processing procedures utilizing Company Procedures and best practices
• Assemble various proprietary retail items per the Recipe Guidelines
• Maintain adequate supply of all retail product both on the sales floor and in back stock
• Ensure all product is appropriately priced and signed per Company Guidelines
• Maintain sales floor and products to Company Standards of cleanliness, arrangement, and display
• Maintain detailed knowledge of all products, pricing, and Company History
• Utilize knowledge of products and pricing to satisfy guest inquiries and create up-sell opportunities
• Gift-wrap as needed items for sale per Company Guidelines and Standards
• Follow Food Safety guidelines and maintain all table tops, serve ware, floors and trash receptacles in a clean and sanitary condition
• Keep all Fountain and Condiment supplies both on the sales floor and behind the Fountain Area stocked and in good condition.
• Maintain the stockroom in a clean and orderly fashion
• Clean windows and mirrors when they appear smudged or soiled or when directed by a Supervisor/Manager
• Maintain Guest and Employee Washing Facilities in good working order and in a clean, sanitary condition
• Properly Set Up, Maintain, and Break Down Fountain Area
• Replenish toppings and various fountain items throughout the day as needed and minimize or eliminate food waste
• Maintain the proper level and all required ice cream flavors
• Keep knowledge level current of all fountain products and their required preparation
• Work as a "Topper" or "Scooper" as needed
• Perform "Semi-Table Service" function as part of overall Guest Satisfaction
• Maintain all Candy Making equipment and supplies in good working order, and know all recipes

Specific Knowledge and Skills:

• Basic math computation skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Ability to work with a diverse work team and meet adversity with professionalism
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Ability to maintain a smile, pleasant demeanor and provide Superior Guest Service
• Ability to operate a dishwashing machine

Education and Work Experience:

• Must be 18 years old
• High school diploma preferred