We’re Hiring!
Interested in working at this community-centric corner store? We’re looking for friendly folks to join our team. Current openings are below:
Shift Supervisor - Barista
$30–$36/hr average (base + tips) | No barista experience required
Never pulled a shot of espresso in your life? That's fine, honestly. We'll teach you the machine, the register, the ice cream scoop, all of it. What we can't teach is a knack for making people feel at home the second they walk in, or the confidence to run a shift like it's yours. If you've got that, we want to hear from you.
What you'll earn
Base: $22.04/hr
Tips: typically $8–$14/hr, based on real shift averages (not a guarantee every shift, but it's what our team actually brings home)
Total: usually $30–$36/hr
What you'll get, beyond the paycheck
2 weeks of training with our Founder, learning the store from the person who built it, not from a binder
A hands-on session with our specialty coffee roaster, so you actually understand the espresso machine and what makes a cup worth drinking
Room to grow. We're a small, growing neighborhood business, and we'd rather promote from within than hire from outside. That said, we're upfront: trust gets built over time, not handed out on day one. Show us you've got it, and there's more coming.
What the job actually is
This isn't a stand-behind-the-counter gig. You're running the whole store on your shift: coffee, deli, ice cream, beer & wine, grocery. That means giving your crew clear direction, not just pitching in alongside them. When a call needs to be made in the moment, whether it's how to handle a customer, how to divide up the work when it's slammed, or what to prioritize when it's slow, that call is yours to make. Your manager has your back, but you're not waiting on someone else's permission to do right by a customer or the team in front of you.
When it's slammed, you're jumping on sandwiches or scooping ice cream alongside the crew. When it's quiet, you're the one restocking shelves, entering inventory into Square, checking in a delivery, and keeping the store looking like somewhere you'd bring your own family. Some hours fly, some hours are slow and full of side work. We need someone who's good with both.
You'll be a great fit if you:
Like people, genuinely, and it shows without effort
Notice what needs doing and just do it, instead of waiting to be asked
Are comfortable giving direction to your team and making the call when something needs deciding
Want a role that can grow, and are willing to put in the work to earn that
Don't mind moving around the whole store instead of camping at one station
Can roll with a pace that changes hour to hour
Are 21+
Probably not for you if:
You want to stand in one spot for your whole shift
You'd rather be told exactly what to do than figure it out yourself
You need every day to look exactly the same
Sandwich Maker
$29–$35/hr average (base + tips) | No kitchen experience required
Never worked a kitchen line before? No problem, we'll teach you the board, the slicer, the sauces, all of it. What matters more to us is a bit of grit, the kind of steadiness that lets you keep your footing during a busy lunch rush and still care about the sandwich you're handing someone.
What you'll earn
Base: $21.30/hr
Tips: typically $8–$14/hr, on top of your base (not guaranteed every shift, but a fair reflection of what our team brings home)
Total: usually $29–$35/hr
What you'll get, beyond the paycheck
1 week of training with our Founder, learning the store from the person who built it
Room to grow. We're a small, growing neighborhood business, and we'd rather promote from within than hire from outside. The expectation up front is simple: come in, learn the role, and execute well. Show us you've built that trust, and there's more opportunity ahead.
What the job actually is
You're at the heart of our deli, prepping and building sandwiches to order, keeping your station stocked, and staying clean as you go. Lunch rushes happen, and when they do, the pace picks up quickly. It takes some persistence to stay steady through it and still send out food you're proud of. When things ease up, you'll help out wherever the store needs it, whether that's the register, the ice cream counter, or general side work.
You'll be a great fit if you:
Have some kitchen experience, and don't mind learning the meat slicer
Can stay steady and keep pace when things get busy
Take pride in the food you make, even during a rush
Are dependable, proactive, and easy to work alongside
Are happy to pitch in wherever the store needs a hand
Are 18+
Probably not for you if:
Busy moments tend to throw you off
You'd rather move through one task at a time than keep up with a rush
To apply: Send your resume to hello@highlandparkcornerstore.com. If it looks like a fit, we'll reach out to set up an interview.