** Pay including tips averages out to roughly $25+ an hour **
Looking for upbeat & reliable workers to join our team next 2024-2025 season!
Please Note before applying:
Busy Season is February - May
Requesting off during this time is highly discouraged!
The Pink Pony of Boca Grande is a small, family-owned ice cream shop located on beautiful Gasparilla Island, FL (near Englewood & Port Charlotte areas). We have served delicious treats like ice cream, smoothies, and açaí bowls to our island community for over 30 years! We're currently seeking new, hardworking team members to add to the Pink Pony family.
The ideal team member is upbeat, a fast learner, and enjoys working with a small team. Previous experience in customer service and food handling is highly desired but not a requirement. Business at our shop is highly seasonal, and springtime availability is vital.
This role includes hourly pay, plus tips & paid toll access to Gasparilla Island.
Job Responsibilities:
- Must have a genuine desire to make each guest's visit the best part of their day!
- Respect all safety and hygiene standards.
- Previous retail or customer services/food service preparation experience is highly desirable but not required.
- Have excellent communication skills, be professional and friendly at all times.
- Prep and serve all offered ice cream dishes, including scoops, sundaes, milkshakes, fruit smoothies, acai bowls, energy bites, etc.
- Operate POS System and complete customer transactions.
- Keep all shop items stocked and rotated - including coolers, snacks & merchandise.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the front and back of shop.
- Maintain a positive, outgoing demeanor during service with guests and co-workers.
Job Qualifications:
- Must be 18+ years of age
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and place objects weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires frequent bending, reaching overhead, and twisting
- Have at least 3 weekdays of open availability (including holidays) and must be available in the spring!
- Must be able to stand or walk for an extended period or for an entire work shift
- Must have reliable transportation
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: From $10.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid training
Restaurant type:
- Coffee shop
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Basic math: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person