Roasting Room Assistant

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.