Rosebridge Partners

Shift Lead / Ice Cream Maker – Opening Team (Vancouver, WA) Pay: $17.75 – $19.75 per hour + tips Job Type: Full-time and Part-time Location: Mill Plain neighborhood, Vancouver, WAAbout Us HANDEL'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM is opening in Vancouver, WA! We're looking for experienced and dependable Shift Leads who are ready to take ownership of daily operations while delivering an exceptional guest experience - one scoop at a time. From making our ice cream fresh in-house to leading a high-performing team, you'll play a key role in bringing Alice Handel's legacy to life in the Pacific Northwest.What We Expect From Shift LeadsLead by example and create a positive, fun, and high-performing environmentJump in to serve guests, solve problems, and support the team during peak timesMaintain excellent communication and professionalism with guests and coworkersBe flexible and adapt to changing needs during busy shiftsMonitor, support, and complete opening, mid-day, and closing checklistsMake fresh ice cream in-store following Handel's precise recipes and quality standardsTrain and mentor new team members and promote accountability and teamworkEnsure FIFO product rotation and maintain inventory accuracyEnforce food safety and sanitization practices at all timesCount registers and safes accurately and complete daily reconciliationHandle guest complaints with patience and professionalism, escalating when neededEnsure employees are clocking in/out properly and staying on taskAccept and organize deliveries, and manage cash drops or bank runs as neededLock up and secure the store (PM shift leads), including setting alarmsMust be available to work evenings and weekends. Prior foodservice shift lead experience required.Compensation & TipsHourly wage starts at $17.75 – $19.75/hourTips are earned in addition to hourly wagesTip distribution follows Washington State law and may only include eligible hourly team members (not managers or supervisors)Handel's does not use a tip credit - we pay at or above the Washington state minimum wageAdditional RequirementsMust be able to obtain a valid Washington State Food Worker Card prior to beginning workAble to stand, walk, and use hands/wrists for long periods of timeAble to lift and move up to 25 lbs repeatedly during a shiftMust be punctual, reliable, and ready to lead a team during busy serviceMust be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as part of their regular schedule  What You Can Expect From UsA fast-paced, supportive, and positive work cultureHands-on training in both service and ice cream makingOpportunities for advancement and promotion as we expand in the regionA transparent management team that believes in fairness, communication, and mutual respect Additional InformationReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the jobAll rest and meal breaks are provided in full compliance with Washington State labor laws Equal Opportunity Employer Handel's Homemade Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.