POPBAR BERKELEY

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GELATO POP ARTIST

📍 Berkeley, CA 💰 $19.18–$20/hr + Tips ⏰ Part-Time / Full-Time

Popbar is a New York City-born artisan gelato concept making everything fresh in-store daily. We're opening our first Bay Area location in Berkeley and looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused team members who love food and love people.

What You'll Do

  • Craft and serve handmade gelato and sorbetto pops made fresh daily
  • Hand-dip pops in artisan chocolate, apply premium toppings
  • Run the register (Square POS)
  • Keep the store clean, organized, and fully stocked
  • Make every customer feel like they discovered something special

What We're Looking For

  • Warm, energetic personality — you love working with people
  • Ability to stand 6–8 hours and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Food handler's card (or willing to get one)
  • Available weekends
  • Bonus: food/hospitality experience, Spanish or other language

To apply: Email your resume to [nitin@pop-bar.com] — subject line: Popbar Berkeley — [Your Name]

CA-Compliant Screening Checklist

✅ DO ASK

  • Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Are you available to work weekends?
  • Can you perform the physical requirements (standing 6–8 hrs, lifting 50 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation?
  • What hours/days are you available?
  • Do you have a food handler's card or are you willing to obtain one?

🚫 DO NOT ASK (CA Law)

  • Age or date of birth (age discrimination)
  • Marital status or number of children (personal)
  • Criminal history on application (CA Fair Chance Act)
  • Salary history (CA ban — illegal)
  • Immigration/citizenship status beyond work authorization
  • Medical conditions or disabilities (ADA/FEHA)
Interview Guide
Opening · 2 Minutes

Thank them for coming. Brief intro to Popbar + the Berkeley location. Ask: "Tell me a little about yourself and why you're interested in this role."

QUESTION 1

"Describe a time you gave great customer service. What made it great?"

QUESTION 2

"This job involves repetitive tasks — dipping, topping, serving. How do you stay engaged when work is repetitive?"

QUESTION 3

"Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult or unhappy customer."

QUESTION 4

"What does 'attention to detail' mean to you in a food service context?"

QUESTION 5

"What are your availability and any scheduling constraints we should know about?"

🚩 Red Flags: Can't describe a single customer service example  ·  Unavailable weekends  ·  Dismissive about cleanliness or food safety
Close

Describe the role: hours, pay ($19.18–$20/hr + tips), tip pool, 90-day probation. Ask: "Do you have any questions for us?"  ·  Timeline: "We're making decisions by [DATE]. You'll hear from us either way."

Hiring Pipeline  as of June 15, 2026
NameRoleStatusContactNotes
Elyasse Rais Store Staff Forwarded to Sarab elyasserais@gmail.com Sarab replied. Awaiting decision.
Carly Schneider Store Staff Forwarded — Forwarded May 15 to Sarab + Nitin. Follow up.
⚠️ NO STORE MANAGER CANDIDATE — Must post for this role immediately. Do not open without a manager on staff.
Pre-Hire Checklist
Signed offer letter (at-will, CA compliant)
I-9 completed + ID verified (Day 1)
W-4 + state DE-4 completed
Employee handbook signed
Arbitration agreement signed (30-day opt-out window starts Day 1)
Direct deposit form on file
Food handler's card (obtain within 30 days, reimbursed)
Square POS access granted
Loyalty app Staff PIN assigned
Emergency contact on file
Popbar Berkeley  ·  andrew@pop-bar.com  ·  212-444-8141 Hiring Templates  ·  June 2026