Our purpose gives our company meaning and inspires everything we do.  We collaborate, innovate, and grow together as we bring the joy of Ghirardelli chocolate to new people and new places. All of us take great pride in our welcoming and vibrant culture and in the personal impact we make on our business and in our communities

Ghirardelli is an awesome employer and San Francisco is so much fun! You will have an opportunity to meet people from all over the U.S. and the world. Ghirardelli Square is not only a historic location in San Francisco but quite a tourist attraction. Who doesn't want to enjoy Ghirardelli chocolate or ice cream -- even in winter!

JOB DESCRIPTION: You must attend either December 6 or December 8 for Orientation. This is your start date. MUST be friendly, approachable, smiling have a great attitude, and excellent customer service skills. Must be able and willing to perform ALL duties, including standing 8 hours, scooping ice cream, preparing food and drinks, greeting, cashier, cleaning, sorting garbage products into proper containers including compost (wet trash items), recyclables, and trash; taking out trash several times daily, mopping the floor, bussing tables, pre-packing chocolate, stocking merchandise, lifting heavy cases 10-30 lbs (4-13 kg) and unloading trucks.

CHOCOLATIER-STOCKER: Pre-packing chocolate, stocking merchandise, cleaning projects, lifting heavy cases (fem: 10-35lbs/4-15kg, males: 50-75lbs/22-34kg) and unloading trucks 3 times a week; wear Sundae Suit.

RETAIL SALES/GREETER: Great communication/customer service skills and a strong knowledge of chocolate merchandise.

FOUNTAIN/BUSSERS: Preparing ice cream sundaes, coffee drinks, cleaning projects, taking out the trash, mopping floor, bussing tables.

CASHIERS: Great customer service skills; American currency. Employer will assign duties as needed. Must have a strong knowledge of chocolate merchandise and knowledge & handling of US Currency. May be asked to wear the "Sundae Suit". Must pass a drug test.

Hostel suggested in San Francisco. Approx. cost per week: $ 350.-

Participants can walk, take the bus, ride a bike, etc to get around.This is a hostel with shared dorm rooms or private rooms available. Shared bathrooms. Has kitchen and laundry room available. There are more housing options for you in San Francisco. Please see the attached Housing document for more housing options. Many students like staying at the Adelaide, The Dakota, or the Nazareth to name a few locations.