Job description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The Welle Made Co. is a Ghanaian-American micro bakery based in the DC area. We are a small, black immigrant and woman-owned bakery. We are well known for our sublime, savory, artisanal hand pies made with the finest ingredients.

We participate in several large-scale markets and festivals in the local area and ship our products nationwide. We're lucky to have been featured in several local and national media like District Fray, E! News, and Buzzfeed.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for an outgoing, passionate, and driven farmers’ market manager to manage various markets each week and provide exceptional customer service to consumers in the local Northern VA and DC areas. If you love food and are enthusiastic about hospitality, we would love to talk to you about joining our team. This position will occasionally operate the company vehicle.

Here’s what you will accomplish:

• Deliver exceptional customer service to consumers at various local markets
• Set up, break down, and carefully pack tents, signage, and other equipment
• Perform sales duties using POS systems, such as accurate and efficient processing of various forms of payment (cash, credit cards, etc.) to track all sales
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets
• Collect and report data including inventory for each market or event
• Showcase and sell products to all consumers
• Comply with rules and regulations laid out by market vendors and events
• Practice exceptional food safety and sanitation
• Maintain a neat set-up at markets at all times
• Maintain knowledge of all goods sold, such that you can thoughtfully discuss sourcing, ingredients, and recommendations with guests
• Operate company vehicle(s) and comply with all state laws
• Maintain company vehicle in exceptional condition
• Complete other duties as assigned

Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Valid driver's license and vehicle (required)
• US work authorization (required)
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to stand for extended periods as required to perform essential functions
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs or more
• Collaborative, a problem solver
• Ability to manage your time effectively and be organized

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• $19.50 per hour

FARMERS’ MARKET LOCATIONS

• Reston (Wednesdays)
• The White House (Thursdays)
• Alexandria (Saturdays)
• Arlington (Saturdays)
• Dale City (Sundays)
• Dupont Circle (Sundays)

GET IN TOUCH WITH US

Email your resume and a letter of interest to admin@wellemade.com.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $19.50 per hour

Experience level:

• 1 year
• No experience needed
• Under 1 year

Shift:

• Day shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, VA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license and vehicle?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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