Careers
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Corporate Opportunities
From management to facilities, the Grand Rapids Downtown Market Admin team is a place for ambitious people to thrive, collaborate, and grow.
Seasonal Event Opportunities
At the Christkindl Markt, we value individuals who bring energy, teamwork, and a positive attitude. We aim to provide exceptional service while ensuring our guests feel welcomed and cared for.
We embrace a high-level, passionate, fun, and engaging set of service standards that encapsulates the magic of the holiday season!
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional staff to join our Christkindl Markt team! The Event Staff Lead balances guest needs and satisfaction with event goals and expectations, vendor relations, and staff coordination, ensuring the Christkindl Market runs safely and smoothly throughout the event. Acting as the on-site point of contact for staff and vendors, this role resolves issues quickly and effectively, and oversees frontline team members in delivering exceptional holiday hospitality. Please note this does not include Beverage/Bar Management.
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional event staff to join our Christkindl Markt team! You will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests by providing information and directions, keeping the indoor and outdoor market areas clean and orderly, administering event amenities, greeting guests, addressing safety issues, and general event support to the team members of the Christkindl Markt.
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional Bartenders to join our Christkindl Markt team! As a bartender, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests by serving beverages with great hospitality, efficiency, and professionalism.
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional Servers to join our Christkindl Markt team! As an Alpenglobe Server, you will play a vital role in creating memorable Alpenglobe experiences for guests by serving beverages with efficiency, professionalism, and great hospitality.
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional Barbacks/Runners to join our Christkindl Markt team! As a barback/runner, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests by supporting bartenders and event staff with efficiency, professionalism, and great hospitality.
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The Downtown Market is seeking enthusiastic and professional Back of House/Hot Beverage Prep team members to join our Christkindl Markt team! As a BOH Prep team member, you will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for guests by supporting bar and event staff with efficiency, professionalism, and great hospitality.
Market Hall Opportunities
The artisan businesses that make up the Market Hall have open positions for front of house, part time prep, back of house, kitchen, and more. Be a part of a constantly growing food community!
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20 Hours/week ($15/hour during short probationary training period, then moves to $18-20/hour starting November 19th- Christkindl- also based on prior experience and level of responsibility). Pay increase continues to be permanent after Christkindl ends.
$20 per hour minimum for experience in cookie decorating at a competant skill level.
Position Overview:
A combination of hands-on bakery experience, supervisory skills, and administrative abilities. The role acts as the Bakery Manager's second-in-command, stepping in to manage daily operations and customer relations.Desired Hours:
Tuesdays (3pm- Close) Thursdays (3pm- Close), Fri (4pm- Close) Sat (11am-3pm OR 4pm- Close) and Sun (11am-3pm OR 4pm- Close)Email your resume here to apply.
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We’re growing and looking to add two amazing team members to our GoVeganGR family!
Positions Available:
Line Cook
Prep Server
We’re looking for reliable, passionate individuals who care about great food, teamwork, and serving the community. Experience is a plus, but we’re willing to train the right person!
Located in the Downtown Market
Flexible hours | Fun, fast-paced environment
Plant-based food lovers encouraged to apply!
To apply, stop by or email your resume to: govegangr@gmail.com
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This unique position handles both online order fulfillment out of our Grand Rapids store, as well as assists with sales and customer service activities for the retail sales floor. This position reports to the Retail Store Manager, with online marketing and product information guidance from the Director of Marketing.
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Come create in our from scratch kitchen with a team that means business!
Fish Lads of Grand Rapids (and our sister store, Carvers Meats) seeks passionate members who can self manage, work their way around a to-do list like a pro, and hustle come lunch time.
Candidates must have prior experience or a desire to learn + adapt quickly. Offering great hourly pay and tips for BOH staff! No late nights, kitchen hours are ~11-8pm.
Interested applicants, please email info@fishlads.com or call the shop at 616-259-7009 and ask to speak with Jeff (owner). We'd love to hear from you today!
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Old World Olive Co. is seeking a part-time sales associate to join our team at our downtown Grand Rapids location. We're searching for individuals who share our passion for food, enjoy interacting with people, and take pride in providing exceptional customer service. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to showcase our unique products and create memorable shopping experiences for our customers.
We're seeking team players who can work both collaboratively and independently as required. This role offers flexibility, with hours ranging from 15 to 20+ per week. Additionally, candidates must be available for two weekends per month and some early evenings. Our store operates Monday through Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, Friday 11 am to 8 pm, Saturday 10 am to 8 pm, and Sunday 10 am to 7 pm.
We eagerly await reviewing your resume! For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
SHASTA FASE 616 262-2737
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We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the Rak team! You will be trained on how to use a wok in order to cook all of our Asian cuisines to our standards. Those with the skills in using a wok is a plus! In addition to cooking, you will work alongside an amazing team to ensure our patrons receive a positive experience.
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What you'll be doing:
Customer Service: Helping customers at the cashier and managing the order flow thereafter.
Morning Kitchen Routine: Preparing the cold display case and cold bar toppings ahead of time.
Dish Washing: Helping with the dishes during quiet times
Front Food Runner: Preparing the orders and keeping the kitchen staff informed of when items are running low.
How to apply:
Apply on-site or email reach@cafedemiro.com