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Van Leeuwen Ice Cream prides itself on making pure ice cream and vegan ice cream, celebrating the best ingredients and techniques. Pistachios from Bronte Sicily, Michel Cluizel chocolate and the best seasonally available fresh fruits to name a few. You will be working with the best products available. The company currently has 7 stores and 6 trucks in NYC and LA and sells packaged pints to Wholefoods Market and other stores in the tri-state area. Van Leeuwen's ice cream is made exclusively at the Williamsburg Factory.Van Leeuwen is owned and operated by founders Ben Van Leeuwen, Pete Van Leeuwen and Laura O'Neill. The team started out in 2008 with a single scoop truck and remain passionate and very hands on to this day.

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POSITION: Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream - Store Manager<br /> LOCATION: East Village<br /> FULL TIME POSITION<br /><br /> ABOUT US<br /> Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream is a growing Brooklyn-based ice cream and vegan ice cream company. We focus on using the best possible ingredients to create traditional and experimental flavors and desserts that we serve in our ice cream shops throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan and Los Angeles. We strive to provide world class customer service in a unique retail environment, where customers and team members are treated with respect and where happiness for all is the ultimate goal.<br /><br /> Since the company's inception in 2008 we have drawn significant praise from esteemed publications including the New York Times, New York Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Food Network, Bon Appetite, and many more. We are a fun, smart, creative, hardworking, grass roots company that is eager to continue to develop our concept and share our passion. The opportunity to come aboard in the early days of what we believe will be a tremendous success story is unique and exciting. The work environment is shaped by team members who create opportunity, growth, and fun.<br /><br /> REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS<br /> <ul> <li>Quick Service Management Experience</li> <li>Food Service Experience</li> <li>Open Availability (mornings, evenings, weekends)</li> <li>Trustworthy, Organized, Excellent Communication Skills</li> <li>Ability to effectively manage a team and lead by example.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment.</li> <li>Exceptionally high standards for cleanliness.</li> <li>Barista experience a major plus (but not a necessity).</li> <li>Current Food Handlers Certificate (or willingness to obtain upon hire)</li> </ul> STORE MANAGER BRIEF<br /> <ul> <li>Represent the Van Leeuwen brand</li> <li>Maintain high standards of our current and growing ice cream, pastry and coffee program.</li> <li>Manage store operations: Scheduling, ordering of dry goods and other supplies, cash management and deposits, hiring and training new employees, facilities upkeep. </li> <li>Effectively communicate with other company departments to ensure store needs are met.</li> <li>Maintain and enforce systems to ensure a clean and tidy store at all times.</li> <li>Promote and enforce sound food handling and cleaning practices.</li> <li>Inspire cooperation within the team, lead by example.</li> <li>Promote an environment of fun, kindness and respect. </li> </ul> We are looking for candidates that are able to make a minimum of 12 months commitment.<br /><br /> COMPENSATION<br /> Based on experience. Hourly, plus tips.<br /> We offer healthcare and paid vacation.

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