- Part Time
- San Mateo, CA
Website Chill Spot Rendezvous
Ice Cream Café Team Member – Ice Cream Making, Food Prep, and Hospitality
Pay: $18.60 per hour + tips, bonuses, and growth opportunities
Job Type: Part-time (10–20 hours/week for now with room for growth)
Location: Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Café
This is not just a typical café job. This is an opportunity to help build and grow something meaningful.
Chill Spot Rendezvous Ice Cream Café is seeking mature, dependable, and high-integrity individuals who take pride in their work and want to contribute to a growing creative, community-centered café.
We are intentionally building a strong, reliable, and professional team. We are looking for individuals who are self-directed, responsible, and serious about their role — people who want to contribute their talents and grow with us long-term.
This role is ideal for individuals who are internally motivated, accountable, and capable of managing their commitments independently and consistently.
Who This Position Is For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Are dependable, responsible, and take their commitments seriously
- Demonstrate strong work ethic, professionalism, and personal accountability
- Can reliably manage their schedule and honor their work commitments consistently
- Take initiative and actively look for ways to improve and contribute
- Want to be part of building and growing something meaningful
- Are mature, respectful, and emotionally steady team members
- Take pride in doing their job well, even when unsupervised
- Are interested in contributing beyond basic tasks when opportunities arise
This position is especially ideal for individuals with interests or skills in:
- Food preparation, culinary arts, baking, or cooking
- Customer service and hospitality
- Marketing and social media
- Event coordination and planning
- Art, design, or creative work
- Business operations and leadership development
Important Fit Requirement
Reliability and personal responsibility are essential for this role.
Team members must be able to commit to their agreed schedule consistently and manage their availability professionally. We rely on team members who honor their commitments and contribute to a stable, dependable work environment.
This position is best suited for individuals with consistent availability and a strong sense of personal responsibility toward their work commitments.
Core Responsibilities
Customer Experience & Hospitality
- Provide warm, respectful, and attentive customer service
- Create a welcoming, positive, and professional environment
- Represent the café with pride, professionalism, and integrity
Food & Ice Cream Preparation
- Assist in producing our ultra-premium gourmet ice cream and preparing menu items
- Scoop and serve ice cream with care and excellent presentation
- Prepare food items according to safety and quality standards
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary preparation areas
Operations & Responsibility
- Accurately operate the register and handle transactions responsibly
- Maintain cleanliness and organization throughout the café
- Follow operational procedures and uphold quality standards
- Contribute to a smooth, efficient, and professional work environment
Creative & Growth Opportunities (Based on Interest and Ability)
- Assist with events and community programming
- Support marketing, social media, and creative initiatives
- Contribute ideas for displays, promotions, and creative projects
- Grow into leadership or management roles over time
What Makes This Opportunity Different
We are not simply hiring staff — we are building a foundational team.
We have exciting projects, creative initiatives, and long-term growth plans ahead. We are seeking individuals who want to be part of creating, building, and evolving with us.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in:
- Hospitality and business development
- Creative contribution and expression
- Leadership and growth opportunities
- Being part of a meaningful, community-centered environment
- Growing with a business over time
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay: $18.60 per hour
- Humble tips shared with team members during shift
- Performance-based bonuses
- Profit sharing opportunities
- Employee discounts
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership roles
- Creative and professional growth opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Standing and moving for extended periods
- Working in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Ability to climb a ladder for storage and inventory access
About Chill Spot Rendezvous
Chill Spot Rendezvous is more than an ice cream café. We are a space dedicated to community, creativity, positive experiences, and meaningful human connection.
We value professionalism, integrity, creativity, and individuals who genuinely care about contributing to something meaningful and being part of a strong, dependable team.
How to Apply
If you are dependable, mature, and interested in growing with us, we would love to hear from you.
Please submit your resume along with a brief message explaining why you believe you would be a strong fit for this role.
Website: chillspotrendezvous.com
Seniors/retirees are welcome to apply
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.60 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Food provided
- Paid training
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Have you read this job posting and read or website thoroughly to ensure you are a compatible match?
- Do have flexible availability. We especially need evening and weekend shifts.
- Are you a strong team player and also good at working independently?
- Are you looking for a long term position and open to growing with our company?
- Do you understand that this job pays $18.60 per/hr? There are humble tips split between all staff. More growth of our cafe leads to increased pay and tips.
- Are you responsible and dependable- you work when you are scheduled, and not dependent on others’ decisions to commit to work and your schedule?
Experience:
- Food service: 1 year (Required)
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person