Local Kitchens is a Micro Food Hall that lets guests mix and match from popular regional restaurants, all in one order! We are helping our guests enjoy their favorite foods more conveniently, and bringing high-quality food options to families in every neighborhood.

To support our rapidly expanding operations, we are building a team of Brand Ambassadors to be the smiling face of Local Kitchens in the communities we serve. Our Brand Ambassadors come from all different backgrounds. This would be a flexible, part-time position. If you are an energetic, bright, and passionate doer who wants to bring delight to families, students, foodies, and the community at large, this is the PERFECT opportunity for you!

About the Role

Local Kitchens participates in multiple community events, from Farmers Markets, to 5Ks, to local sponsorship opportunities. The Brand Ambassador role will be responsible for primarily sampling within walking distance of the kitchen and tabling on the UC Davis Campus. On occasion there will be other opportunities to support in other external community events.

Requirements

• People Person - You love chatting with all kinds of people.
• Communication - You wow guests with great conversations and can get a point across.
• Strong Work Ethic - You are reliable and willing to learn something new every day.
• Valid Drivers License and/or Form of Transportation - must be able to get to work in a reliable way.
• Current ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain certification.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience as an ambassador, in retail, or hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Participate in local Food Sampling by passing out flyers and food samples.
• Function as an educator and subject matter expert on all things Local Kitchens for community members and potential new guests.
• Assist as needed with larger store events, such as launch parties, 2nd Friday Art About, and VIP tastings.
• Willingness to learn how to cook the basic sampling menu!

Culture:

• Guest First - always do what’s best for the guest
• Do Your Job - to the highest level!
• Respect - yourself, your teammates, your guests
• Team Wins - do what’s best for the team because the team can accomplish more than the individual
• Ownership - take pride in everything you do
• Relentless work ethic
• On-time - to work, in preparing food for our guests

This is a great opportunity for anyone in business, marketing, and/or communication to get involved in an early stage company. Local Kitchens is being built by some of the best in the world, including the first few employees at DoorDash and Momofuku. We are backed by some of the best investors in the world. We have set out to work as hard as humanly possible, to work as a team, and to serve local communities with the best selection and the best employment opportunities.

If you're someone who is looking for an opportunity to learn more about marketing, communication and business operations, we want to hear from you! There is a lot of potential to grow with the role and learn about other parts of the business that interest you.

Are you looking for a career-defining opportunity at a company changing the hospitality industry? Local Kitchens is looking for exceptional team members to join our team and delight our guests!
Our network of micro food halls brings your favorite local restaurants under one roof and closer to home, allowing you to mix and match cuisines in one easy order. Whether you're visiting as a group, family, or just looking for a little variety, we have something for everyone.
Local Kitchens has set out to serve communities with the best selection of food and the best employment opportunities. We are looking for dedicated, reliable people who want to do their best and be successful. If you're someone who is willing to work hard day after day, has enthusiasm for guests and partners, and wants to contribute to a winning team - we want to hear from you.
Apply today and become a Local!

Pay: $20 / hour

Job Type: parttime

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site