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  • Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Westport
    Seasonal Ice Cream Server - Westport
    15 hours ago
    Full-time
    Westport Village, Westport

    We started Van Leeuwen Ice Cream in a yellow truck on the streets of NYC in 2008 with a mission to make good ice cream that makes you feel good. Nowadays, people can spend so much time on what's "healthy" they don't stop to consider what's healthy. As far as we're concerned, happiness is healthiness. We strive to ensure every scoop, store and employee feels and creates one community to contribute to the overall brand. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream is hiring seasonal, part-time Scoopers to join our Westport ice cream shop in Westport, CT. Our Scoopers are the ultimate Van Leeuwen ambassadors, bringing our high standards and hospitality to life in every guest interaction. We're looking for self-starters who thrive independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. The ideal candidate brings positive energy, strong people skills and a genuine passion for ice cream! This position is SEASONAL and is directly tied to the peak demands of the summer months. The end date of employment is 10/07/2026 unless otherwise specified in the interview. Seasonal Part Time Scoopers at Van Leeuwen's scoop shops make $16.94 per hour + an average of an additional $6 per hour in tips! *Tips are based on averages and subject to seasonal fluctuation.*Our team members must have availability to work at least three shifts per week and be available to work past 12am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Greet every guest warmly, with enthusiasm and genuine hospitality, • Able to scoop and serve guests all menu items while maintaining quality and presentation standards, • Serve as a Van Leeuwen Ambassador, educating guests on flavors, ingredients and special offerings, • Prepare all fresh, house made menu items daily, • Accurately operate our Square POS System for a seamless guest checkout process, • Ability to become familiar with all food safety procedures and follow them as required, • Maintain store cleanliness, following proper sanitation guidelines, • Complete daily tasks, including stocking, inventory, and cleaning, • Follow Van Leeuwen's established safety, grooming, uniform, and employee conduct standards JOB REQUIREMENTS • Must be 18 years of age or older, • Genuine passion for ice cream and desserts, • Possess dexterity to prepare and serve guests all menu items in accordance with established service and build-out standards, • Able to push/pull/lift 50 lbs of weight regularly, • Stand for extended periods of time regularly, • Walk up and down stairs regularly, • Stand, bend and reach for prolonged periods of time, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Available to work 3 days a weeks (including nights and weekends past 12 am), • Reliable, on time and ready for every shift, • Food handlers certificate required WHY VAN LEEUWEN? • Competitive Pay + Tips, • Flexible Scheduling, • Free Ice Cream (One menu-item while on shift), • Positive team environment, • Career development and growth opportunities, • Opportunity to be part of a growing, fun brand! Here at Van Leeuwen, Good Ice Cream Is For Everyone! As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to foster a welcoming, diverse environment for every employee and customer. We pride ourselves on the creativity that goes into our ice cream and is built in our stores (by YOU) that help us meet our missions and values.

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  • Counter Service
    Counter Service
    7 days ago
    $15–$17 hourly
    Part-time
    Westport

    maman is a french bakery, café and leading lifestyle brand founded in 2014 by owners elisa marshall benjamin sormonte, with locations across north america and canada. inspired by family traditions, and the highest quality ingredients, maman offers a selection of delicious baked goods {including their famous nutty chocolate chip cookie}, coffee, fresh breakfast, and lunch options spanning from hearty salads sandwiches to savory quiches. in addition to hosting intimate events, maman has partnered with leading brands for partnerships and activations. from baby showers and birthday parties to engagements, they're able to help celebrate customers make new beautiful memories. in september 2021, maman founders elisa marshall benjamin sormonte released the highly anticipated maman: the cookbook. We're looking for a counter service professional to join our team! Our ideal candidate is passionate about food, beverages, and welcoming customers through our doors. You love cookies, enjoy working as part of a team, and are always ready to lend a helping hand to a colleague. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing a friendly, helpful, and responsive level of service to all of our guests. You'll be able to speak authentically about who we are and every item on our food and beverage menu. What you'll do: • Take ownership of the cafe spaces' counter aesthetics, • Greet guests upon entering our storefronts and successfully communicate seasonal specials, encourage guests to try our best selling items etc., • Navigate the Toast POS system to accurately ring up customers' orders, • Keep a clean and organized counter space, • Make decisions based on ensuring satisfaction for the guests, the team and the company while maximizing profitability, • Maintain safety standards while adhering to maman's policies and procedures, • Investigate and resolve any guest concerns, • Assist with re-stocking at the end of your shift -- team work is the best work, set your colleagues up for success, • Ensure return visitors and foster relationships with regulars through warm hospitality and impeccable service; develop one-on-one rapport with returning guests -- do you know their order? Dial up the coffee without even asking! What we're looking for: • Hospitality is your passion, you make a point of keeping up with the latest industry trends, • You work positively and collaboratively to achieve the highest standards of delivery, • You learn quickly, multi-tasking comes naturally to you, and you are able to adapt to maman's unique culture, • Work a flexible schedule that will include weekends, holidays, and special events, • If we get stuck in an elevator together, you'll crack a joke and we'll laugh along the way, • Big plus if you have barista experience! What's in it for you: • Training to get you settled into your role, learning opportunities to broaden your skill set that help you thrive at work, • Great opportunity to progress with maman, internal mobility and growth will be encouraged when possible Keep in mind that maman is growing and developing everyday. We all do a little bit of everything like to roll our sleeves up and get our hands dirty to help a colleague out. We are looking for awesome, hard-working people now that are all about creating the most memorable experience for every single maman customer.

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