Co-Dough | Front of House Associate

Location: Newport, RI

Position: Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available

Compensation: $18–$30 per hour (including tips)

About Co-Dough

Co-Dough is more than a bakery. We're a fast-paced, hospitality-driven business built around creating an experience our customers can't wait to come back for.

From the moment a customer gets in line to the moment they walk out the door, every interaction matters. We believe great food should be paired with exceptional hospitality, a welcoming environment, and a consistent experience every single time.

We're looking for friendly, energetic, and dependable people who love working with others and thrive in a fast-moving environment. If you're passionate about hospitality, great food, and creating memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

As a Front of House Associate, you'll be one of the first people our customers interact with when they walk through our doors.

This role goes far beyond operating a register. You'll be responsible for creating a welcoming, consistent, and memorable experience while serving guests, packaging products, maintaining the front of the bakery, and ensuring every customer receives the same exceptional experience from open to close.

At Co-Dough, every customer should receive the same level of service every single time they visit.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and create a welcoming environment
• Provide an exceptional customer experience
• Operate the register and process transactions
• Package and serve buns and other baked goods
• Answer customer questions and provide product recommendations
• Answer phones and assist customers with questions
• Maintain the cleanliness and appearance of display cases and work areas throughout the day
• Restock beverages, boxes, bags, utensils, napkins, and front-of-house supplies
• Keep all customer-facing areas clean, organized, and fully stocked
• Follow food safety and sanitation standards
• Complete opening and closing responsibilities
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure the bakery is always prepared for service

Qualifications

• Positive, friendly, and professional attitude
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Dependable and punctual
• Comfortable standing and moving throughout an entire shift
• Weekend availability preferred
• Previous customer service, food service, or hospitality experience is a plus but not required

Why You'll Love Working at Co-Dough

• Competitive pay
• Tips in addition to your hourly wage
• A fast-paced and energetic work environment
• Growth opportunities within the company
• The opportunity to grow alongside a rapidly expanding bakery

Co-Dough is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace.