Job Description

About McGuire Chocolate

McGuire Chocolate is an award-winning bean-to-bar chocolate maker with a cafe and ice cream shop in the heart of Saint Andrews. We craft everything in-house--from chocolate and ice cream to baked goods--using simple, high-quality ingredients.

About the Role

We're looking for a hands-on

Production Lead

to oversee daily production of ice cream, baked goods, and cafe stock. This role bridges the kitchen and cafe, ensuring smooth operations, consistent product quality, and efficient production flow. You'll work closely with the owners and cafe staff to keep our shelves filled and our customers happy.

Beyond day-to-day work, this is also a career-building opportunity for someone who wants to learn the inner workings of a small food business and potentially grow into a management or partnership position.

Responsibilities:

Lead daily production of ice cream, baked goods, and select cafe items

Coordinate ingredient prep, stock rotation, and inventory management

Maintain production schedules and communicate priorities with the cafe team

Uphold cleanliness and food safety standards in the kitchen

Contribute to continuous improvement of recipes and production systems

Who You Are

Self-motivated and entrepreneurial oriented

Hands-on experienced in making ice cream, either commercially or as a passionate hobbyist

Comfortable leading by example in a small, collaborative environment

Adaptable and able to juggle multiple priorities

What We Offer

Competitive pay based on experience

Tips + employee discounts

Entrepreneur Mentorship Program

- Have your own business idea? Bring your plan, and we'll help you develop and refine it with real-world guidance.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 5 months

Pay: $15.65-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Store discount
Work Location: In person