About Us:
Aurelia Group LLC is a vibrant company focused on bringing premium gelato and sorbetto with bold Asian flavors to the streets of New York City. We operate as a mobile food vendor at major NYC food festivals, with plans for pop-up events and brick-and-mortar locations. Our company prides itself on freshness, quality, and whole ingredients.
Job Description:
We are seeking energetic and reliable Event Staff to join our team for 5-hour shifts, usually on weekends, 1-3 times per week. The events are in different locations in New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island). This role requires excellent food serving skills, strong customer service, and the ability to handle physical tasks such as setting up and breaking down equipment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about our brand, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, startup environment. This is a fun job with growth opportunities and great coworkers, but expectations are high.
Responsibilities:
- Serve gelato and sorbetto to customers with enthusiasm and efficiency
- Educate customers about our brand and products with enthusiasm
- Set up and break down event equipment and displays
- Attract more visitors to our tent by engaging passersby and inviting them to try our free samples
- Engage with customers through conversation, delighting them with exceptional experiences
- Handle cash and credit card transactions quickly and accurately
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the booth
- Follow safety and food regulations
Requirements:
- Fun to work with
- Ability to commute to New York City (all boroughs)
- 2+ years of experience in food service
- NYC Food Handler’s License / Food Protection Certificate
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Familiarity with Asian food and desserts like milk tea, Thai iced tea, Vietnamese coffee, and Korean pear
- Enthusiasm about our brand, products, and high quality foods
- Quick mental math skills for cash transactions
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 25 lbs) and stand for long periods
- Reliable and punctual
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexible availability, including weekends
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable working in a startup environment with evolving processes
Compensation:
- Fixed amount per event + Tip
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 15 per week
Benefits:
Restaurant type:
- Quick service & fast food restaurant
Shift:
Weekly day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Application Question(s):
- Are you willing to help setup / teardown and loading / unloading, sometimes lifting containers up to 25 pounds?
- Are you willing to commute to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and The Bronx?
Experience:
- food service: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- NYC Food Handler's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person