Job Description
Lead a Team That Actually Loves Coming to Work
The Ice Creamsmith isn't your typical food service job. We're a family-owned homemade ice cream shop where employees stick around for years, former team members come back to help out, and in 10 years we can count negative customer interactions on one hand.
We need a Weekend Manager who wants to grow with us—someone who can run daily operations while bringing fresh ideas to help expand our business.
What You'll Do
Lead and develop a seasonal team
Manage 12-20 part-time seasonal staff
Handle training, scheduling, and day-to-day supervision
Work alongside your team (we lead from the front, not an office)
Foster the supportive, family-like culture our team is known for
Drive operations and quality
Ensure our homemade ice cream is served at its best in a welcoming atmosphere
Manage inventory of products and supplies
Maintain health code compliance and safety standards
Keep a fast-paced, high-volume operation running smoothly
Grow the business
Support and expand social media presence
Help develop wholesale accounts and catering opportunities
Bring creative ideas for new revenue streams
Have real input on business decisions (we value your perspective)
What We're Looking For
Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ year in food service (management experience a plus)
ServSafe certification helpful but not required
Availability:
Full season commitment (March through November)
Flexible schedule including days, nights, and weekends
30-40 hours per week
Physical requirements:
Comfortable standing for extended periods
Able to navigate stairs regularly
Can lift up to 25 pounds
Who thrives here:
Self-starters who can follow proven systems while innovating
Team players who enjoy working alongside staff, not just directing them
People who care about quality, community, and building something special
What You'll Get
Compensation:
$18-24/hour based on experience (salary option available)
Seasonal performance bonuses
Free ice cream during shifts
Benefits:
Paid time off during winter off-season
Company-matched 401(k) after one year
Real entrepreneurial mentorship from the owner
Opportunity to grow as the business expands
Culture:
Work in a laid-back but purposeful environment
Build genuine relationships with regulars and your team
Be part of a community staple in Dorchester
Learn skills you'll use for the rest of your career
About The Ice Creamsmith
Since 1976, The Ice Creamsmith has been a Dorchester institution—nearly 50 years of making ice cream from scratch using whole ingredients and time-tested recipes. We're still family-owned across multiple generations, and that longevity isn't just about the product. It's about how we run the business.
We make ice cream the right way: small batches, on-site, from production to scoop in as little as 24 hours. We manage our team the same way—with the same care and intention. Our employees describe us as "extended family" and our owner as a "mentor." That's deliberate. We believe in investing in people, not just using them.
As Store Manager, you'll work directly with ownership that's been refining this business for decades. You'll learn not just how to run operations, but why certain decisions matter—the kind of business wisdom that only comes from multi-generational experience and staying rooted in one community for nearly half a century.
Job Tags
Part time, Seasonal work, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work