Weekend Gelato Scooper / Barista – No Nights!

Dojo Gelato | Findlay Market | Cincinnati, OH

• $11/hour tips |Typically $14–$18 per hour including tips during off season
• Part-Time | Saturdays & Sundays | 10–13 Hours/Week | No Evening Shifts

A Fun Weekend Job. No Late Nights. Handcrafted Gelato.

Looking for a part-time job that fits around classes, another job, or a busy schedule? Dojo Gelato is hiring a weekend team member at our Findlay Market shop.

We're a locally owned, independent gelato and espresso shop that's been part of Cincinnati's food scene since 2009. We make our gelato from scratch, serve great coffee, and love being part of the energy and community at Findlay Market.

We're a small team that takes our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We care about great food, genuine hospitality, and creating a workplace where people enjoy showing up.

You might be saying to yourself, "But Dojo, I don't have restaurant experience." No worries! We're happy to teach you the skills if you bring the right attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Why You'll Like Working Here

• NO NIGHTS! All shifts are during morning and afternoon hours
• A consistent weekend schedule: 10–13 hours between Saturday and Sunday
• Student-friendly: A manageable part-time schedule that works around weekday classes
• Good tips: Typically $14–$18 per hour total (including base pay) during our slower season, with even higher pay during the busy season
• Free gelato or espresso during every shift
• 20% employee discount anytime
• No uniforms: Come to work dressed comfortably and appropriately for food service
• A fun environment: Great gelato and espresso drinks created by us from scratch, interesting customers, and the energy of Findlay Market
• More hours available starting in April as our busy season gets underway

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be part of a small team serving guests at one of Cincinnati's busiest and most recognizable markets. A typical shift includes:

• Scooping gelato and making sundaes, floats, and other treats
• Preparing espresso drinks and specialty coffees
• Helping guests discover new flavors and find their favorites
• Taking orders and accurately handling payments
• Keeping the shop clean, stocked, and looking great
• Working alongside teammates to keep things running smoothly, especially when we're busy

Some shifts are fast-paced, others are more relaxed. Either way, there's always something to do.

You'll Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are naturally friendly and enjoy talking with people
• Show up on time and follow through on commitments
• Take pride in doing things well, even the small details
• Can stay organized and focused when things get busy
• Work well with others and contribute to a positive atmosphere
• Are comfortable taking initiative without being asked
• Are open to feedback and willing to learn new skills
• Can reliably work both Saturdays and Sundays

Experience with coffee, food service, or retail is helpful, but not required. Reliability, a positive attitude, and attention to detail matter more to us than an impressive résumé.

Hours & Availability

We're currently hiring for 10–13 hours per weekend, working Saturday and Sunday morning and afternoon shifts. These hours are firm during the slower season, now through March. Additional hours become available beginning in April as business picks up.

These hours are firm during the slower season, now through February. Additional hours become available beginning in April as business picks up.

This is an ongoing, year-round position, not a temporary holiday job. We're especially interested in someone who can maintain consistent weekend availability and continue working with us into the spring and summer.

We understand that school, family, and life outside of work are important. We do our best to provide predictable scheduling, and we ask our team members to be equally dependable about their commitments.

Pay & Benefits

• Starting base pay: $11/hour plus pooled tips
• October–March: Typical total earnings of $14–$18 per hour including tips, April–September: Typical total earnings of $18–$24 per hour including tips
• Eligible for a pay review after 60 days
• Training is paid at $11/hour without tip-pool participation.
• Tips vary based on sales, shifts, and guest gratuities and are not guaranteed.
• We're looking for someone who's dependable, personable, and excited to be part of a small team making great stuff for great people.

Pay: $11.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10.0 – 13.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid training

Application Question(s):

• Are you consistently available to work both Saturdays and Sundays, for a combined 10–13 hours per weekend, during morning and afternoon shifts?
• We're looking for someone who can continue working during our busy April–September season. Do you anticipate being available in Cincinnati during those months?
• What interests you about working at Dojo Gelato, and what makes this position a good fit for your current schedule?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11 - $18