Who’s Hiring In Durham, September 2022
We’ve compiled a listy-list of some folks who are hiring in Durham. Over 30 job opportunities right here in the Bull City and the surrounding area. To learn more and apply for positions listed here, you need to contact the companies directly.
Everyone included here pays living wages plus BEFORE tips and/or commissions. With the rising costs of living in our community, this is an absolute must! Job listings in this blog are in alphabetical order. Remember, change starts at home and we want to change the labor shortage.
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Listings are local to Durham, namely, no further than the Triangle, NC.
Manager Scottie Hughes says, “At Alley Twenty Six, we are a craft cocktail bar (‘Best Bar Program’ James Beard Finalist, 2022) dedicated to in-house creations and staff education”. Currently, Ally Twenty Six is hiring Cocktail Servers, Hosts, and Food Runners/Expediters, with room for promotions to Barbacking and Bartending. They offer a living wage guarantee as well as other job perks such as employee discounts and 401k opportunities. Send a resume to Careers@alleytwentysix.com, or apply in person at 320 E. Chapel Hill St. in downtown Durham.”
Big Spoon Roaster
Big opportunities with Big Spoon Roaster – per their website. Big Spoon Roaster is hiring for the Warehouse and Fulfillment Team Leader and Production Team Member. More information and application are here https://bigspoonroasters.com/pages/careers. You can send any free samples you get directly to us here at The Bulls of Durham though.
Bright Black Candle
Lighting the way as a purpose-driven company, Bright Black Candle is hiring for 3 positions – per their website – Production Manager, Production Associate, and Freelance Graphic Designer. More info and applications are here https://brightblackcandles.com/pages/hiring.
Craig Keith with Bull City Car Wash says, “We have immediate openings for Car Wash Technicians and Cashiers – $13 and up commiserate upon experience”. Everyone must come in and fill out an application in person located at 1810 W Markham Ave. They will set up interviews from there.
Chubby’s Tacos are hiring Cashiers $18/25hr after tips. They are looking for cashiers who will greet the guest, take orders, explain and suggest menu items. Cashiers will ensure product and guest experience are consistent with their brand, culture, and standards while performing tasks at a pace that keeps up with the demand of the business. All applicants can email Justin directly at J.ducker@chubbystacos.com
Counter Culture Coffee
Jobs are brewing at Counter Culture Coffee. Their website shows current employment opportunities including Operations Supervisor, Production Team Member, and Roasting Assistant Supervisor. More info and applications here https://counterculturecoffee.com/about-us/careers.
Ex-Voto is currently seeking part-time prep cooks and line cooks who have work experience in scratch kitchens. Dependability and a positive attitude are a must as they are a tight-knit team that relies on each other. No late nights, no early mornings. Ex-Voto starts folks at $15 an hour, but once they are trained, you can make up between $22 and $28 an hour with tip share.
Owner Tawanda Metts is hiring a Residential Cleaning Assistant starting at $20/hr. “We are interested in hiring a detailed oriented and hardworking residential cleaner. Must be able to follow directions and perform tasks assigned to the customer’s satisfaction within a given time.” Contact Tawanda Metts directly at 984-244-0060 or MyHelpingHandsServices@gmail.com.
Full Time Production Team Members participate in all stages of soap production, bottling & assist with shipping. As with all positions at Fillaree, the responsibilities and duties for this position evolve on a continual basis depending on the needs and growth and scale of our company. Email cover letter/email and resume to alyssa@fillaree.com
Amazing Black-owned, woman-owned, non-toxic spa is hiring a Nail Technician, Esthetician/Lash Artist, and Massage Therapist. Owner Heiki Sigler “Booth rental and employees. Employee pay is hourly + commission based on experience + bonuses.” To apply, go here https://nailzplusbeauty.com/join-our-team.
Nugget!
Every nugget’s fave company Nugget is hiring – again, according to their website. Current openings are Customer Experience Associate, Senior Copywriter, and Social Media Manager. More info and applications can be found here https://nuggetcomfort.com/pages/careers.
Owner Wieland Van Miegroet says, “We pretty much always leave room for guest artists to come through and work. For the time being, we have room for 2 full-time artists. Hiring a tattoo artists, ideally with 2-3 years experience, contact for the position can be through our Instagram or email.”
If you are a small local business that offers living wages and have positions needing to be filled, please email explore@thebullsofdurham.com with
- Title of the position and 2 sentences of the job description
- Contact Information where applicants can apply and send their resume/cover letter
Blog photo by Ramon Sosa
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