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5 Businesses Hiring On Main Street In Santa Monica
Main Street business vacancies are increasing in the pandemic, but five retailers and restaurants are looking to hire.
SANTA MONICA, CA — Vacancies have increased along Santa Monica's Main Street amid the pandemic, but some restaurants and stores are still hiring.
More than 35 retail spaces have advertised for lease, and other stores are even pausing to reopen until the pandemic is over, the Santa Monica Daily Press reported.
But here are five retailers and restaurants that remain open and are hiring on Main Street.
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Alfalfa, 2309 Main St., Santa Monica
Alfalfa is opening its first Santa Monica (and West Coast) location. The first Alfalfa is in Hoboken, New Jersey, and began at a farmers market.
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The Santa Monica menu features salads, wraps, soups, broths, breakfast burritos and sweets such as Oreo and lavender doughnuts.
The restaurant plans to open soon and is hiring team members.
Contact: Get in touch with the careers team at careers@eatalfalfa.com.
The Galley, 2442 Main St., Santa Monica
The Galley is the oldest restaurant and bar in Santa Monica, with tons of history and personality. It has offered its classic seafood and steak selection on Main Street since 1934.
It's looking for a line cook to help create its iconic dishes.
Contact: Ron Schur at 310-701-5096
Sunny Blue, 2728 Main St., Santa Monica
Sunny Blue serves up delicious handcrafted omusubi (Japanese rice balls), hot soups, boba teas and more.
It's hiring at the Santa Monica location and at a Culver City store at 12608 Washington Blvd.
Contact: Email your resume to JEsunnyblue@gmail.com.
Caro Bambino
Caro Bambino is known for offering great baby, kid — and even mama — items. It's a destination for all things baby and sells apparel, gear, toys and nursery items.
It's hiring and inviting people to join the team.
Contact: Go inside the store for more information.
Jinya Ramen Bar, 2400 Main St., Suite D, Santa Monica
Jinya Ramen Bar creates thick, flavorful ramen, curry, rice bowls, minitacos and a range of appetizers. It's a local go-to during rainy, cold weather.
It's hiring people for kitchen positions.
Contact: Apply at geoffreywitt@icloud.com.
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