Playa Bowls Dayton | Part-Time

$10.50–$13.50 per hour + tips

Playa Bowls Dayton is looking for part-time Team Members who bring energy, reliability, and a guest-first attitude to every shift. If you enjoy working with people, moving quickly, learning new skills, and being part of a positive team, this could be a great fit.

As a Team Member, you’ll help guests choose their favorite bowls and smoothies, prepare menu items with care, keep the shop clean and stocked, and support the team during each shift. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, attention to detail, and a positive attitude matter.

About Playa Bowls

Playa Bowls began in 2014 as New Jersey’s original acai shop with a mission to bring superfruit bowls to the masses using fresh fruit, quality ingredients, and a fun in-store experience. What started with a few blenders, a patio table, and a fridge has grown into a leading fast casual restaurant concept with more than 300 locations nationwide.

Our mission is simple: inspire and support our communities, one bowl at a time.

Why Join Our Team?

At Playa Bowls, you’ll gain practical experience in customer service, food preparation, teamwork, and daily restaurant operations while working in a fun, upbeat environment.

We offer:

Competitive hourly pay plus tips
Earn $10.50–$13.50 per hour, plus tips from guests.

Employee discounts
Receive 50% off one item while working and 30% off when you are not on shift.

Paid training and skill development
Our Playa Bowls training program helps you build skills that can support growth in this job and beyond.

Growth opportunities
Team Members who show strong performance, dependability, and leadership potential may have opportunities to grow with the company.

Positive, high-energy workplace
We work hard, support each other, and keep the atmosphere upbeat for both guests and team members.

Free work shirt
You’ll receive one free Playa Bowls work shirt.

What You’ll Do

Team Members are responsible for creating a great guest experience while helping keep the shop running smoothly. Your responsibilities may include:

• Welcome guests and provide friendly, helpful service
• Answer menu questions and help guests choose bowls, smoothies, and other items
• Take food and beverage orders accurately
• Use the Clover POS system to process transactions
• Prepare bowls, smoothies, juices, and other menu items according to Playa Bowls standards
• Assemble orders with attention to accuracy, portion size, garnishing, and presentation
• Check products for freshness, consistency, flavor, quality, and appearance
• Perform food prep and service tasks as assigned
• Keep counters, prep areas, service stations, dining areas, and tables clean and organized
• Restock ingredients, supplies, condiments, and inventory throughout the shift
• Receive food and beverage deliveries and verify quality, quantity, and accuracy
• Communicate food shortages, guest concerns, product issues, or operational needs to the Shift Leader or manager
• Support teammates during busy periods
• Follow food safety, cleanliness, and company standards

What Makes Someone Successful Here

You do not need to be perfect. You do need to be dependable, coachable, and ready to contribute.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, positive, and comfortable talking with guests
• Reliable and able to arrive on time for scheduled shifts
• A strong team player with a helpful attitude
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to learn Playa Bowls recipes, standards, and procedures
• Detail-oriented when preparing food and completing orders
• Able to stay calm and professional during busy rushes
• Comfortable helping with cleaning, stocking, prep work, and daily shop tasks
• Interested in fresh food, smoothies, bowls, and the Playa Bowls brand

Previous restaurant, café, retail, food service, or customer service experience is helpful, but not required.

Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Valid driver’s license preferred but not required unless needed for specific store duties
• Must be able to work assigned part-time shifts, which may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, mornings, afternoons, or evenings depending on store needs
• Must be able to follow food safety, sanitation, cleanliness, and company standards

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to:

• Stand for extended periods during a shift
• Move throughout the shop to assist guests, prepare food, restock supplies, clean, and complete assigned tasks
• Lift, carry, or move items as needed during normal restaurant operations
• Reach items on shelves, in coolers, freezers, storage areas, and under counters
• Work around common restaurant equipment and sounds, including blenders, timers, and order notifications

Our Values

Real Deal. Playa Passion. Powerhouse. Big Wave Chaser. Dawn Patrol.

These values guide how we work, how we treat guests, and how we support each other as a team.

Position Details

Job Title: Team Member
Location: Playa Bowls Dayton, Ohio
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay: $10.50–$13.50 per hour, plus tips
Schedule: Part-time availability; weekends and holidays may be required based on business needs

Playa Bowls is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, nation origin, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.