Sarah’s Handmade
Ice Cream & Treats
AWARD WINNING ICE CREAM BY BETHESDA LOCAL MOTHER-DAUGHTER DUO.
FEATURED ON CNBC, FOX5, NBC, WASHINGTONIAN, FOX DC, WASHINGTON POST, EATER DC, AND MORE!
Custom Ice Cream Cakes &Pies
Pick Up or Delivery
Current FLAVORS
Check out the available flavors below and on our online shop!
ABOUT US
Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream was created by a DMV local mother-daughter duo. Their story began in the early '90s in South Korea, when Sarah started making ice cream for her young daughter, Annie. After immigrating to Bethesda, MD in 2000, it wasn’t until Sarah retired in 2018 that she found the time to fully dive back into her old hobby. Experimenting with original recipes and the highest-quality, all-natural ingredients, she soon found herself receiving calls and orders from strangers eager to try her ice cream.
Sarah called upon Annie to help turn her hobby into a business; a Harvard graduate with a passion for entrepreneurship, Annie had been focused on her career as an educator and researcher. What started as a temporary project quickly became a full-time commitment as Annie saw the potential for growth. Under her leadership, Sarah's Handmade Ice Cream rapidly expanded.
Each of the 3 Maryland scoop shops features 40 daily site-made flavors that Sarah is 'proud to serve her own family.' From nostalgic classics and seasonal creations to vegan options and even doggie ice cream, Sarah’s Handmade has something for everyone in the family. What truly sets Sarah's Handmade apart is its strong focus on employee mentorship and growth, along with a deep commitment to giving back to the community. The company has won numerous awards and has been featured by CNBC, NBC, FOX, ABC, The Washington Post, Eater DC, Harvard Magazine, and many more. Beyond its popularity, Sarah's Handmade has gained recognition for its positive impact on the community.
Sarah (Right) and Annie (left) Park at the Fallsgrove shop
Our 3 SHops
LOCATIONs
Wildwood Shop in North Bethesda
10219 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, MD 20814
Fallsgrove Shop in Rockville
14929 Shady Grove Road Suite i, Rockville, MD
River Road Shop in Bethesda
5241 River Road Bethesda, MD 20816
Coming soon! Dupont Circle in D.C.
2029 P Street NW Washington, DC 20036
Phone
Wildwood (240) 800-3977
Fallsgrove (301) 545-2152
River Road (301) 652-6823
Hours
Open Daily: Mondays - Sundays 11am - 9pm
Closed Christmas Day and New Years Day.
CONTACT Us
We would love to hear from you!
Send us a message and we will get back to you!
Annual Sarah’s Handmade Prom
Join Our Team
We are hiring! Please click on the position you are interested in:
Ambassadors: Ambassadors are at the forefront of customer engagement and front operation. We strongly believe in hard work, integrity, efficiency, and of course, fun! Our hiring pool is always competitive throughout the year, at about 12% final hiring rate. Please see below for more eligibility and criteria for the ambassador position. Average hourly pay for our ambassadors is ~$16.50/hour throughout the year.
Shift Supervisors: Our Shift Supervisors are proven leaders on the floor, and are capable of multitasking efficiently to run all shifts smoothly. You can be promoted as a shift supervisor after demonstrating success as an Ambassador. We do not hire shift supervisors; we develop our leadership team from current pool of ambassadors.
Operations & Production Team: We’re always looking for dedicated operations team members! We offer health, vision, and dental insurance for our full time staff, in addition to Paid Time Off, plenty room for growth, and flexible scheduling.
Annual Send-Off Party at our Wildwood Shop
Ambassador Position Eligibility & Criteria
Our preferred minimum age for the Ambassador position is 16, or juniors in high school. However, on very rare occasions, we hire mature sophomores in high school. We also ask for a minimum commitment of 3 full months. We thoroughly check all references and teacher/professor recommendations. Please take a careful look at the criteria we use to score each application.
To be transparent, here are the criteria we use to evaluate each application:
- Knowledge & enthusiasm about Sarah’s Handmade Ice Cream (Google Maps or Yelp reviews, Instagram posts/stories with @SarahsHandmadeIceCream tags)
- Detail-oriented & “colorful” application that demonstrates authentic personality (Free of grammar errors, Great writer who clearly communicates ideas)
- Highest level integrity and maturity
- Excellent academic standing & achievements
- Highest references and recommendations from teachers and community members
- Open availability (weekends and holidays) this summer and beyond!
Summer Only Positions
We typically do not hire for summer-only positions. One main reason is that our summer team members are hired and trained by the end of April. We also have many returning ambassadors in the summer, so there is no need to hire for summer-only positions. Therefore, we prioritize candidates who are able to start training in the summer, and can continue to work in the fall.
You will love working with us!
Give the gift of Ice cream
Perfect for any occasion and celebrations! Give the sweetest gift today.
Physical gift cards are available at the scoops shops. You can also order a physical gift card to be sent to an address if you are not local. We’ll load the physical giftcard and mail it to your loved ones in the area!
Connect with us
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