Cupcake jobs at Sprinkles, Baked by Melissa and Crumbs: Help wanted ads from Craigslist

Our occasional series of cupcake help wanted ads from Craigslist. Always check with the bakery first to make sure they're still hiring; we reprint these verbatim and link to Craigslist.

Los Angeles

Sprinkles Cupcakes is hiring Part-Time Cupcake Associates! (Beverly Hills)
Date: 2011-10-26, 10:10AM PDT
Reply to: job-dnwme-2670004990@craigslist.org http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/fbh/2670004990.html
Since we opened the world's first cupcake bakery in Beverly Hills, our freshly baked treats have inspired long lines of devoted Hollywood stars and serious epicureans alike. Sprinkles Cupcakes are handcrafted from the finest ingredients and baked in small batches throughout the day. Topped with Sprinkles trademark modern dots or rich sprinkles from France, Sprinkles Cupcakes are a deliciously sophisticated update on an American classic.

Are you a fan of Candace Nelson, our founder and judge on Food Network Channel's Cupcake Wars? Or are you a devoted Sprinkles fan who has stood in lines outside our bustling bakery since we opened in 2005? Or maybe you just love gourmet cupcakes and think that Sprinkles sounds like a fun place to work? We are hiring part-time Cupcake Associates in our flagship bakery in Beverly Hills! If you are a team player with a positive attitude, and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love to meet you!

• The Position: Cupcake Associate
• The Qualifications: 5-Star customer service finesse, keen attention to detail, boundless energy and enthusiasm, experience or interest in the food services/hospitality industry
• The Benefits: competitive pay, daily rewards for outstanding performance, annual bonuses, 401(K) plan and paid time off for tenured associates, and a FREE cupcake everyday!!!

We promote from within and have many opportunities to grow with the company, so if you are seeking a long-term career in hospitality, we would love to hear from you!

Not familiar with us yet? Check us out at: www.sprinkles.com

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to the address listed above, and write "Beverly Hills" in the subject line of your email. Please include your availability to work during the holidays in your cover letter as this is a major plus. Must be able to work Christmas Eve 12/24/11 and New Years Eve 12/31/11.

Sprinkles is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

* Location: Beverly Hills


New York

Seeking Cupcake Rockstars for Baked by Melissa!
Date: 2011-11-15, 12:08PM EST
Reply to: job-zwrkh-2703665203@craigslist.org
Cupcake Bakery is seeking CUPCAKE ROCKSTARS for our Manhattan locations!!
Love delicious cupcakes? Awesome at customer service??? Apply to join our amazing team!!!

Counterperson responsibilities include:
• greeting customers with a smile
• neatly boxing cupcakes
• handling register transactions
• maintaining a sparkling clean store


A positive, up-beat attitude is a must! Please send us:
• An up-to-date resume
• A recent photo is appreciated not required
• If you have a NY State Food Handler's License, definitely let us know!!!


***We are also looking to hire counter employees who may have the potential to be moved into a supervisory/management position quickly***
***Please indicate in the email if you have any past supervisory or management experience***

Thank you for your interest! We look forward to hearing from you!!!

* Compensation: $12.00/hour


Washington, DC

Store Associates ( Crumbs Bake Shop) (Washington, DC) (click through for application link)Date: 2011-11-17, 12:55PM EST
Reply to: see below
If you love cupcakes (and other yummy desserts) AND making people happy this is the place for you! We are looking for super-friendly, punctual, responsible, hard working individuals who know how to have FUN at work!!!

We are seeking some amazing people to join our DC CRUMBS team! We are a newly public company that is rapidly expanding, so there's a huge growth potential for the right person. We are looking for dedicated people with a strong sense of stability for our new stores opening soon! We do not bake on site, so a pastry background isn't necessary; but EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL (and love of sweets) IS A MUST!

As our AWESOME Associate:
o YOU strive to build lasting customer relations by providing excellent customer service.
o YOU are passionate about cupcakes and you know your stuff inside and out!
o YOU work well by yourself and just as well as in a team.
o YOU are more than happy to represent your store by keeping it shiny and clean (never afraid to get your hands dirty!), meeting sales goals, and completing all necessary tasks

Requirements for this position:

o Must have a flexible schedule ( morning & evening shifts including weekends and holidays.)
o High School diploma or equivalent (GED) education.
o Previous customer service and retail sales experience preferred.
o Ability to learn and cross-sell CRUMBS products and services.
o Excellent verbal, written, telephone and interpersonal communication skills. Must possess a strong service orientation.
o Ability to manage multiple tasks/priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.o Previous cash handling preferred.
o Ability to function in a retail store environment and utilize standard store equipment including but not limited to: electronic cash register, cappuccino/espresso machine, steam wand, telephone, etc.

CRUMBS is an equal opportunity employer.

Seattle's Trophy Cupcakes offering cupcake decorating classes, hiring a baker

Via Seattle bakery Trophy Cupcakes on Facebook (click through for details on how to register), news about their new cupcake decorating classes:

We are excited to announce the launch of our holiday cupcake decorating series with our owner, Jennifer Shea, to be held in the Trophy Party Room at Wallingford Center! This will be a series of fun filled nights with hands on decorating instruction in a party atmosphere that will include Prosecco, Trophy cupcakes and yummy hors d'oeuvres provided by Whole Foods. The dates for our classes, which are geared toward those at the beginners level, are set for Wednesday, Oct. 19, Thursday, Nov. 17, and Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Guests in our classes will learn the basics of using pastry bags and tips, how to create professional looking cupcakes, how to make custom colors of sparkly sanding sugar and the tricks of the trade that make Trophy’s Cupcakes so beautiful. In addition to receiving cupcake decorating instruction from Jennifer and her lead decorators, guests will also learn tips on how to create a beautiful holiday table, and package their treats perfectly for the holiday giving season.

The Oct. 19 class will focus on creating four Halloween themed cupcakes featuring Spooky Spider Webs, Mummies, Ghoulish Ghosts and custom Tombstones. Thanksgiving and the fall season are the theme for the Nov. 17 class. Attendees will decorate Sparkly Pumpkin cupcakes, Blueberry Pie cupcakes, Pecan Pie cupcakes and Adorable Acorn cupcakes. Students at the Dec. 1 decorating class will create Christmas Tree cupcakes, Ornament cupcakes, Snowman cupcakes and Poinsettia cupcakes.

And via Craigslist - they're hiring:

Trophy Cupcakes and Party is seeking bakers for our Columbia City bakery.

Do you love Cupcakes? Buttercream? The finest quality ingredients? Attention to detail? We do! Trophy Cupcakes and Party is looking for experienced bakers who would like to work for a creative locally owned business that is serious about exceptional cupcakes.


You will be responsible for:

* Mixing batters and buttercreams
* Baking cupcakes
* Recognizing the flavor profile of all of our cakes and buttercreams and consistently monitoring both for taste and visual appeal
* Monitoring inventory and communicating needs to various team members
* Maintaining a neat and clean kitchen

Requirements:

* Position may be part or full time depending on your experience and availability (20-40 hours/week)
* Position requires a flexible schedule to work early mornings (some shifts begin at 2am), weekends, and holidays
* At least one year experience in a similar position at a high volume café, bakery or restaurant
* Demonstrated commitment to high-standards and an eye for fine detail
* Ability to work eight to ten (8 - 10) hours on your feet
* Ability to lift 50 pounds

We offer benefits to qualified employees.

Application:
Please submit résumé with cover letter via email referencing this position

Please, no phone calls or drop-ins