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Join the Team at Baker & Olive – Encinitas, CA
We’re hiring for our flagship Encinitas location and looking for someone who can start immediately.
Baker & Olive is a locally owned specialty food store, curating exceptional goods from San Diego and around the world. Food is at the heart of everything we do—and so is community.
About the Role
- 15–20 hours per week
- Monday- Friday availability
- No weekends
- Availability to pick up shifts or help cover when needed, including learning the customer service and sales side of the business
- A mix of customer-facing work and independent tasks
This role is a great fit if you:
- Enjoy meeting new people and confidently engaging customers
- Are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
- Value feedback and communicate clearly and respectfully
- Are reliable, punctual, and flexible
- Can lift up to 30 lbs
- Are open to wearing many hats throughout the store
Bonus (but not required):
- Experience with Shopify and ShipStation
- Taking in-store orders and manually entering them into the system
(Don’t worry—we’re happy to train the right person.)
Why Work With Us
Our team is made up of food lovers—chefs, bakers, curious minds, and passionate sharers of knowledge. We love learning how food is made, where it comes from, and how to help others enjoy it more deeply.
If you’re looking for a foot in the door of the food industry, a place to grow, hands-on experience working with a small business, and a team that values curiosity and connection, we’d love to meet you.
Interested?
Email us at Alex@bakerandolive.com to learn more or apply.
Baker & Olive is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected class under applicable law.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Encinitas, CA 92024 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18