Job Description

Are you a foodie? Do you enjoy food and cooking? Do you appreciate fine teas, gourmet spice blends, sugars, and salts? Are you creative in the kitchen? Come work in an environment where it is all about food! Part-time, long-term Sales Lead wanted immediately for The Spice & Tea Exchange, a specialty retail shop that sells spices, herbs, teas, spice blends, rubs, and related products. Come work with us in a fun, creative, and supportive environment! Advancement opportunities are available.

Benefits and Perks

Enjoyable Work Environment Employee Discounts Career Development Competitive Compensation

Responsibilities

The Spice & Tea Exchange Employee may be expected to:

Ensure each guest receives stellar customer service and is welcomed into the store and greeted with our trademarked opening lines Utilize trademarked follow-up lines with guests Maintain inventory levels throughout the store, e.g. on shelves, counters, and tables, in containers with merchandise and product while assessing store inventory levels; notify management of low inventory levels Price merchandise with labels, SKUs, prices, and locations Blend and package product as necessary and where applicable Obtains merchandise requested by the customer, field customer questions concerning location, product information, price and uses for products while establishing rapport with customers to ensure their return and/or word of-mouth advertising Maintain solid, accurate, and current product knowledge to adequately promote the product by reading applicable publications and attending necessary training activities Complies with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store Assess and notify management of low product inventory levels Helps maintain store appearance by contributing towards daily chores

Preferred Skills

Proven customer focus with stellar customer service : 2+years preferred Excellent verbal and written communication Ability to utilize simple math skills in measuring ingredients, reading a scale, and following recipes. Dependability and reliability in order to be present at work on time for scheduled shift. Experience in coordinating with Manager(s) to streamline task management
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off
Application Question(s):

Do you have prior retail, food service, or customer service experience? Are you able to work evenings and/or weekends frequently? Are you open to working during peak holiday seasons (Thanksgiving-New Years) when retail demand is highest? This role requires switching quickly between helping guests, stocking shelves, packaging product, cleaning, and admin tasks. How do you decide what to focus on first when everything seems urgent?
Experience:

Retail sales: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person