Retail Sales Associate

Knifewear has spent nearly 20 years offering Canada the widest selection of Japanese kitchen knives sharpening supplies and cookware.

Were looking for staff who are interested in offering people genuine hospitality. Our goal is to constantly challenge the status quo and destroy classic retail. Retail can be a rewarding careercustomers and staff should leave feeling more than just satisfied. We say that work should be enjoyable and help improve your life. Customers should buy things that help them enjoy their lives while having fun. We build community through our store and events that gather people who enjoy food cooking and handcrafted tools.

Restaurant experience is not required but it is generally considered an asset; we love working with cooks and chefs and most of us used to be one. Bonus points go to fans of Lou Reed Frank Frazetta or the Coen Brothers.

We are dedicated to providing an inclusive and safe space for any and all who come through our doorsstaff and customers alike. Knifewear welcomes applications from people of any and all backgrounds including but not limited to racialized persons; refugees newcomers and immigrant persons; 2SLGBTQIA persons and persons with disabilities. Please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure you can access and complete the submissions process by reaching out to

Our favourite type of people:

• Love food; either cooking it eating it or both.

• Balance creativity with action.

• Have an entrepreneurial spirit.

• Genuinely enjoy offering hospitality and making strangers days better.

Along with your resume we need to see a cover letter explaining your reasons for wanting this specific job. It is important for us to know why you applied to work at Knifewear and to get an idea of who you arethe more personality the better if you ask me.

Once we receive your application our hiring manager will reach out to you if they have any additional questions. Next steps would be to schedule a phone interviewa successful call will result in at least one meeting (virtual or in-person) that includes the hiring manager.

Please note that we will only reply to applicants we are interested in interviewing.

Thank you for your time so far and we look forward to talking with you.

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