Job Description: We are seeking an assistant to work under the roasting room manager to fulfill retail and wholesale coffee orders, and to work Friday afternoon/evening and Saturday morning farmers markets located in Ghent and Virginia Beach respectively.

Availability: (20-30hrs/wk)

• At least 2 weekdays between Tuesday and Friday availability from 7:00am – 3:00pm
• Fridays: 2:00pm – 7:30pm (REQUIRED)
• Saturdays: 6:30am – 2:00pm (REQUIRED)

Key Responsibilities:

• In-House:
• Bagging coffee in various weights to fulfill retail and wholesale orders.
• Utilizing a Frac Pack machine (no experience required) to fulfill wholesale coffee orders.
• Packing and shipping retail orders.
• Assisting in maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the Roasting Room.
• Brewing cold brew - maintaining cleanliness standards, and brewing to recipe standard.
• Bottling cold brew for sale at the farmers markets.

• Farmers Market:
• Prepping van for the farmers markets with all required supplies and inventory.
• Driving the van to the farmers market, ensuring punctuality and adherence to each farmers market's unpacking and parking procedures.
• Managing farmers market assistants.
• Setting up stand efficiently, quickly, and to company standard.
• Adjusting deals on the fly to maximize sales and minimize waste.
• Packing up efficiently, putting away all equipment properly.
• Replacing inventory on retail shelves after returning to the shop from the farmers market.

Perks!

• FREE DOWNTOWN PARKING in Dominion Tower garage
• FREE gym membership to gym in Dominion Tower (upon request)
• 1 free meal/shift; unlimited drinks (within reason)
• Employee discount on merch
• Employee discount when not on shift
• Beautiful waterfront views!~

Ideal Candidates will have:

• Integrity
• Initiative
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform independently
• Cafe experience – barista, back of house, management etc.
• Alternative applicable professional coffee-related experience
• Food handlers’ certification

If you want to expand your coffee knowledge while enjoying the laid-back atmosphere of a waterfront café, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you'd be a great fit for this role.

Compensation is based on experience, with the opportunity to earn bonuses with growth.