Chocolate Experience Associate

San Francisco, CA

Part Time

Entry Level

🍫 Now Hiring: Restaurant & Retail Associates – Start in Days!

Looking for a fun, fast-paced job with great perks and quick start dates? Join the team and be part of an iconic premium chocolate brand where every shift is a little sweeter.

💰 Pay & Perks

Starting at $19.25/hr + tips + bonus opportunities
Holiday Pay at 1.5x
PTO accrual
Quarterly bonus potential
50% employee discount
Free sundae or shake every shift 🍦

⏰ Flexible Scheduling

Store Hours: Mon–Fri: 10:00am – 9:00pm, Sat–Sun: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Shifts may start/end up to 2 hours outside store hours for prep/closing
Must be available for evenings, weekends, and holidays

What You’ll Do

As a Restaurant & Retail Associate, you’ll bring the brand to life by delivering exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences.

Greet and assist guests with a friendly, upbeat attitude
Prepare delicious treats including sundaes, shakes, and specialty items
Recommend products and drive sales through upselling
Handle cash and credit transactions accurately
Stock, merchandise, and maintain product displays
Keep the store clean, organized, and fully stocked
Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines
Support both front-of-house service and back-of-house prep

What We’re Looking For

High energy, positive attitude, and reliability
Strong work ethic and team-first mindset
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Great communication and basic math skills
Willingness to learn and grow
Previous retail or food service experience is a plus (not required!)

Requirements

Must be 18 years or older
High school diploma preferred

Why Join Us?
You’re not just taking a job - you’re joining a team that values great service, teamwork, and creating joyful experiences for every guest.

Apply today and start within days!

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Ghirardelli's legacy of creating exceptional products is the result of empowering and equipping our team to take on new challenges, inspire one another and excel in all they do.

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