Event Specialist

DESCRIPTION

Kona Ice of Culpeper/Locust Grove/Warrenton

Travelin' Tom's Coffee of Warrenton

Thank you for your interest in joining our team! We consider it an honor that you want to be a part of our company. The form we ask you to fill out is the first step in our selection process - and when we use the word selection, we mean it. We don't hire people, we select talent! We select individuals who uphold our "3 C's" - Character, Competency, and Chemistry. For character, it's doing the right thing even when nobody is watching. For competency, it's knowing how to deal with tough situations. And for chemistry, it's how you interact with your fellow team members, customers, and the world around you. We are relentless on giving unparalleled customer service. We don't just sell shaved ice or coffee, we are serving joy to our customers and community each time they come to our trucks.

This is a fast-paced and fun job in a growing company where each day will never be like the last. We participate in a wide variety of local activities, such as school events, sports, games, tournaments, festivals, concerts, corporate events, neighborhood get-togethers, weddings, birthdays, and other unique events.

Event Specialist must be at least 16 years or older and needs to have flexible schedules with a focused priority on meeting the needs of our customers. Duties include taking customer orders, operating equipment to prepare shaved ice and coffee drinks, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and ensuring all health and safety guidelines are followed.

Please complete questions in the application to the best of your ability. Once we review your form, we will reach out and schedule an interview if we feel like you'd be a great addition to our team. We offer flexible schedules and hours that could range from 10-20 hours per week (hours are subject to change). Starting pay of $15.50/hr + tips ($14/hr while in training).


Kona Ice & Travelin' Tom's Event Specialist Responsibilities:

• Represent the Kona Ice/Travelin' Tom's brands by delivering a memorable experience and outstanding customer service
• Provide superior service to clients and customers with speed, accuracy, and great energy
• Assists Event Specialist/Driver in completing event procedures, warehouse expectations and needed areas to run a successful event
• Maintain a safe, secure, and pleasant work environment, work well with other team members, and provide ongoing feedback to improve the work environment
• Comply with the hygiene, health, and sanitation guidelines
• Responsible for operating, maintaining and keeping clean all equipment on the trucks; maintain warehouse expectations and cleanliness of work environment, including basic cleaning of trucks/warehouse
• Complete beginning- and end-of-shift prepping and stocking, cash counts, event closing procedures
• Must be able to read, count money, and accurately complete documentation
• Communicate maintenance and inventory needs to appropriate staff
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits:

• $15.50 starting hourly pay + tips ($14/hr while in training)
• Bonuses (performance, referrals)
• Flexible schedule
• FUN environment
• Free Kona Ice, Travelin' Tom's coffee, snacks and drinks while working
• Paid breaks

If we feel you will be a great addition to our team, we will reach out to qualified applicants.

REQUIREMENTS

• At least 16 years of age or older
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Must be available most Friday evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays during our busy season (April-November)
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 30 lbs
• Must be able to pass background check
• Basic math skills are a must
• Must be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
• Excellent customer service and communication skills and great energy

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's are locally owned and mobile so your work environment moves! It is a fun, always changing work environment. You are out in the community meeting new people everyday. You get to be part of a growing franchise and learn what it is like to be an entrepreneur. We're all about having fun, making memories, and serving up great vibes while treating everyone like family. Come bring your energy and let's make it happen together!

Kona Ice of Culpeper, Locust Grove, Warrenton operates 2 Kona Ice trucks as well as 1 Travelin' Tom's Coffee truck. We serve the following counties: Culpeper, Greene, Fauquier, Madison, Prince William, and Orange. Kona Ice of Culpeper, Locust Grove, Warrenton has donated over $100,000.00 to our local communities since we opened in 2019.