Retail Associate
Position: Retail Associate
Key Professional Traits:
- High energy, driven to complete tasks efficiently and in a timely manner
- Customer Service minded
- Able to see the big picture using strong judgment to see what is in the best interests of the business and the customer
- Likes to cook, entertain, has an appreciation for hospitality and community
- Strong tech skills (video, photography, Mac & Microsoft user)
Job Duties: The optimum candidate will be able to deliver unparalleled customer service, in addition to, and more specifically:
- Be a self-starter who is willing to think creatively and have a growth mindset
- Deliver customer service that is supportive, thoughtful and proactive
- A background and interest in cooking and/or entertaining and the companionable supplies and tools
- Support customers in their selection and purchase of kitchen & dining products
- Assist with merchandising new inventory and regularly changing displays, manage well organized and fully stocked merchandise on the floor and in storage
- In-process arriving inventory, out process online orders for pickup and shipping
- Support chefs and attendees in cooking classes, to include serving, dishes, kitchen prep and cleanup, sales transactions, and taking photos/video
- Demonstrate a passion for creating a beautiful and welcoming home, cooking, and building community
- Building relationships with customers by offering a specialized experience to include conversation, product education, gift wrapping, and offering complimentary food and drink
Required Qualifications: A thoughtful and creative individual who is highly detail orientated, self-motivated with attentiveness to deadlines, and a thoughtful problem solver is required. The applicant should have experience in either retail or hospitality related tasks. Shopify experience is a plus!
Associates must have some monthly availability on evenings and at least two Saturdays/month to support regular business activities, including cooking classes, and open hours of Tue - Sat 10-5:30.
We Offer:
- Professional retail and product training
- Competitive with local rates, dependent upon experience
- Slightly less than full time hours (up to 35 hours/week) in a woman owned, small business dedicated to building community around the table, between our partners, clients, friends & neighbors
- A daily employee, 32+ hours/week qualifies for PTO; sick leave and vacation
- Advanced cooking instruction while working cooking classes with local chefs
- Generous employee discount
- With top-notch performance, a potential full-time career, including a potential management option as the business grows.Opportunity for growth and development, possibly into a management position
Position may begin immediately.
To apply, please email a resume and detailed cover letter to Tina@lacuisine-bozeman.com
Your cover letter should include answers to the following questions:
- What is your favorite thing to cook?
- What is your favorite kitchen gadget?
- Please share details about the best dinner party you've hosted or attended
- Which brick & mortar store is your favorite for shopping?