Doughnut Server Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Training & development

Made for guestsAt Sidecar, we don't just serve doughnuts - we're revolutionizing the way people experience them. Everything is made from scratch, in small batches, with the best ingredients we can find. Our servers are the face of that standard - the warm welcome and the reason guests come back.
If you find real joy in taking care of people, love sharing what you know, and want to be the reason someone's day got a little better, read on.
Why Sidecar
Our mission is simple and ambitious: revolutionize the way people experience doughnuts. We pursue that every day through three commitments - bringing people together, creating meaningful experiences, and crafting everything with excellence. For a server, all three are personal: you're the one who brings people together and turns each visit into a moment worth remembering.
We aim to be "The Happiest Part of Your Day," and that goes for our team, too. Sidecar runs on five values:
• WarmKindness in action - toward guests and the teammates serving beside you.
• FunWe're serving doughnuts, not curing cancer. The work is serious; the spirit is joyful.
• FreshStylish, refined, and original. What we make is distinctly Sidecar - never a copy.
• CreativeWe experiment and refine so we never grow stale, while staying true to our roots.
• ExcellentHigh standards, no compromises - in product quality, consistency, and cleanliness.
What You'll Do
Our servers are the heart of the guest experience and grow their craft over time. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• WelcomeGreet every guest like you're glad they came - warm, genuine, and present from hello to goodbye.
• Know the productMaster our doughnuts, coffee, ingredients, and tasting notes so you can speak to every item with confidence.
• Guide & recommendAsk good questions, make thoughtful suggestions, and help guests discover something they'll love.
• Make it personalRemember regulars, their names, and their favorites - make every guest feel welcomed, remembered, and important.
• Serve with careTake orders accurately, handle the counter and register, and deliver fast, friendly, professional service through every rush.
• PresentationBox, plate, and present product to Sidecar's standards so it looks as good as it tastes.
• Cleanliness & safetyKeep the front of house clean, stocked, and food-safe, following all health and sanitation standards.
• TeamworkCommunicate clearly, support the line during the rush, and help the next shift start strong.
What You Bring
• Heart for hospitalityGenuine joy in serving people and making their day a little brighter.
• People skillsA personal, friendly, and professional way with guests - every single time.
• CuriosityEagerness to learn our products, ingredients, and tasting notes inside and out.
• PaceAbility to stay warm, accurate, and calm when it's busy and the line is out the door.
• ReliabilityDependable, on time, and ready for early-morning, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Physical readinessComfortable standing for full shifts and lifting/moving product and supplies.
• StandardsKnowledge of food safety and sanitation practices (or willingness to get certified).
Compensation & Growth
At Sidecar, your pay grows as your craft does. The more you master, the more you earn. Starting pay varies by location and follows the local market.
• Start strongEntry-level servers begin at minimum wage (by location) with full, hands-on training.
• Earn tipsOnce you're trained on two skills, you become eligible to share in tips.
• Earn raisesLearn additional skills and stations, and your hourly base pay increases.
• Grow into leadershipEarn certifications across all front-of-house skills and learn roles like barista and baker to become eligible for leadership roles.
Benefits
• Health insuranceAvailable to full-time employees.
• Paid vacationAvailable to full-time employees.
• 401(k) with matchWe match up to 4% of your contributions.
Perks
• On usA free doughnut and coffee beverage every shift you work.
• Employee discountOn product and merch.
Why You'll Want to Stay
This is a place where people matter, where you're the reason someone's day got a little brighter, and where the team actually likes showing up. If making guests feel welcomed, remembered, and important means something to you, you'll be at home here.
Ready to apply? Attach your resume. We'd love to meet you.
Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee participates in E-Verify. We will provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Sidecar Doughnuts & Coffee does not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and complies with all E-Verify program rules.
Compensation: $17.75 - $21.55 per hour
Here at Sidecar, we infuse an exciting, soulful energy into the art of doughnut making, and stand by our commitment to serve the World's Freshest Doughnuts! We believe that the only way to enjoy a doughnut is hot and fresh, paired with the perfect cup of coffee, and served with a smile.
We fry in small batches all day long, guaranteeing each customer a fresh-out-of-the-fryer treat. From the moment you step into one of our shops and bite into one of our hand-crafted doughnuts, you'll surely agree that Sidecar is not your ordinary doughnut experience!