Now Hiring — St. Augustine, FL
The Rambler opens in Suite 120 of the Lightner Building — the 1888 Hotel Alcazar, now a National Register landmark and home to one of St. Augustine's finest courtyards. We're building a team before the doors open.
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Family-owned from day one. Michael and his brother chose this building on purpose — the courtyard, the history, the gap in the market. You'll know the owners by name.
Small format, high craft. Counter service means you actually talk to people — the Flagler students, the museum visitors, the regulars who come back daily. No drive-through, no assembly line.
Suite 120, Lightner Building — on the National Register of Historic Places since 1971. The building has been here since 1888. Your workplace will be on tourists' maps before we open.
We're hiring before we open. You'd be employee #1 through #6 — the team that sets the standard, writes the culture, and makes a coffee shop worth the trip across the plaza.
Open Positions
We’re building a team of 4–6 for opening day. These are the roles on the table now — titles TODO: confirm with owner will be confirmed before offers go out.
You’re the one who knows the regulars before they order, keeps the bar calm during a trolley-stop rush, and quietly elevates everyone around you. Minimum 2 years specialty café experience. Dialing espresso, pour-over, and cold brew with equal care. You don’t need a title to be a leader — but you’ll have one here.
Counter service, genuine hospitality, coffee you can be proud of. We’re looking for people who care about the cup and the conversation. Experience preferred but not required — we train on our equipment and our standards. What you can’t fake: the instinct to make someone feel welcome the moment they walk through the arch.
Saturday and Sunday mornings are the heartbeat of this place — museum visitors, Flagler families, tourists who only have one morning to get it right. The Weekend Host is their first impression. You know the menu, you know the courtyard, you handle the line with grace. Restaurant, hotel, or hospitality background a strong plus.
The pastry case should stop people mid-stride. We’re sourcing locally and finishing in-house — this role handles morning prep, case setup, and the kind of precision that makes a croissant worth a second look. Early start times (before open). Experience in a bakery, kitchen, or food production environment preferred.
What matters
Compensation
Competitive hourly + tip pool + staff drinks
TODO: confirm with owner — Exact rate and start date TBD. We’ll discuss specifics in your interview. Applications collected now to build a shortlist before keys are in hand.
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We read every application. You’ll hear from us if there’s a match — no auto-reply, no black hole. Takes about 5 minutes.