About the Role
Ghirardelli employees represent the company, distinguishing it from other retailers and acting as brand ambassadors. The Restaurant and Retail division has grown significantly, aiming to be America's #1 premium chocolate company by providing a world-class guest experience. This role involves merchandising, stocking, and delivering excellent guest service while selling premium chocolate.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional guest service.
- Manage cash handling and credit card processing procedures.
- Assemble proprietary retail items following recipe guidelines.
- Maintain adequate supply of retail products on the sales floor and in back stock.
- Ensure all products are appropriately priced and signed per company guidelines.
- Maintain sales floor and products to company standards for cleanliness, arrangement, and display.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of all products, pricing, and company history.
- Utilize product knowledge to satisfy guest inquiries and create up-sell opportunities.
- Gift-wrap items per company guidelines and standards.
- Follow food safety guidelines and maintain clean and sanitary conditions for tables, serve ware, floors, and trash receptacles.
- Keep all fountain and condiment supplies stocked and in good condition.
- Maintain a clean and orderly stockroom.
- Clean windows and mirrors as needed or 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 the fountain area.
- Replenish toppings and various fountain items throughout the day, minimizing 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" as part of overall guest satisfaction.
- Maintain all candy making equipment and supplies in good working order, and know all recipes.
- Perform cashiering duties.
- Perform pre-packing duties.
Requirements
- High energy
- Reliable
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work all shifts including nights and weekends
- Must be 18 years old
- Previous retail experience is desirable
- For San Francisco based employees: Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 if operating within indoor dining settings, as defined by the order of the health officer (C19-07y-Safer Return Together).
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
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Immediate openings
- Ability to start in days
- Shifts could be up to 2 hours before/after store hours for prep/cleaning
- Hourly
Experience Level
- Previous retail experience is desirable
Education Level
- High school diploma preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Starting Pay - $19.25/hr + Tips!
- Quarterly Bonus opportunity!!
Benefits
- Holiday Pay – 1.5x pay for worked holidays!
- Free Sundae or shake on every Shift!!
- Employee Discount – 50% off everything!
About the Company
- At Ghirardelli, we honor tradition and drive innovation, aiming to be the top choice for premium chocolate.
- Our commitment to Making Life A Bite Better inspires both our products and business practices.
- We support personal and professional growth, recognizing each employee’s contribution impacts Ghirardelli’s success.
- Ghirardelli is part of the Lindt & Sprüngli Group.
- The Lindt & Sprüngli Group aims to achieve bold ambitions, powered by purpose and a unique culture of community and mutual support.
- The group has a proud tradition, yet constantly evolves to set new standards.
- Across diverse local teams, we think globally and act locally, empowering people to grow, take ownership, and shape a sustainable future.
- Lindt & Sprüngli is a responsible “employer of choice” providing an inspiring people experience.
- Lindt & Sprüngli has been enchanting the world with chocolate for over 180 years.
- The long-established Swiss company, with roots in Zurich, is a global leader in the premium chocolate category.
- Lindt & Sprüngli produces quality chocolates at 12 factories in Europe and the USA.
- Its products are sold by 41 subsidiaries and branch offices in approximately 620 of its own stores, and via a network of around 100 distributors globally.
- With approximately 15,500 employees, the Lindt & Sprüngli Group reported sales of CHF 5.92 billion in 2025.
- Our commitment to contributing to a sustainable tomorrow is a key element driving the company’s actions and ambitions.
- Since 2008, the Lindt & Sprüngli Farming Program has been our Responsible Sourcing Standard for cocoa.
Equal Opportunity
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide reasonable accommodation as required by law.
