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Jobs at Swells Sourdough
A small sourdough bakery on the San Diego coast. We bake before sunrise and sell at the Little Italy Mercato and La Jolla Open Aire markets.
Barista
Part-time · San Diego, CA · $18–$20/hr + shared tips
Pull shots and pour drinks alongside our bread, pastries, and bagels. Our customers are regulars, and we want them to feel like it.
What you’ll do
- Prepare espresso drinks, drip coffee, and teas to a consistent standard
- Dial in the grinder each morning and keep the machine clean
- Take orders and payments on Square
- Help the front-of-house team during rushes
What we’re looking for
- Some espresso experience preferred, or a real interest in learning
- Available weekend mornings
- California Food Handler Card (or get one within 30 days of hire)
Send a few lines about yourself and your availability to jobs@swellsbakery.com.
Front of House
Part-time · San Diego, CA · $18–$21/hr + shared tips
You're the face of the bakery. Set up the stand or counter, talk bread with customers, and keep the line moving when the country loaves are going fast.
What you’ll do
- Set up and break down the display, signage, and point of sale
- Greet customers, answer questions about the bread, and make recommendations
- Handle cash and card sales and pre-order pickups
- Keep the display stocked, labeled, and clean
What we’re looking for
- Friendly, calm under a line of customers
- Available Saturday and Sunday mornings
- Able to lift 30 lb and stand for a full shift
- California Food Handler Card (or get one within 30 days of hire)
Send a few lines about yourself and your availability to jobs@swellsbakery.com.
Viennoiserie Baker
Full-time · San Diego, CA · $22–$26/hr + shared tips
Laminate, shape, proof, and bake our croissants and other laminated pastries. Early mornings, a small team, and butter everywhere.
What you’ll do
- Mix and laminate dough, then shape croissants, pains au chocolat, and seasonal pastries
- Manage proofing and bake schedules so everything is out of the oven before the markets open
- Follow production sheets and log waste and yields in The Pass
- Keep the bench, sheeter, and walk-in clean and organized
What we’re looking for
- 1+ year of lamination or pastry production experience
- Comfortable with early starts (around 4am) and weekend shifts
- Able to lift 50 lb and work on your feet in a hot kitchen
- California Food Handler Card (or get one within 30 days of hire)
Send a few lines about yourself and your availability to jobs@swellsbakery.com.