Retail Sales Associate Part Time Weekends (Not Seasonal)

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 Weekend Retail Sales Associates are wanted immediately for The Spice & Tea Exchange of Ridgewood 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.

Starting Compensation: $15.50

Benefits and Perks
Enjoyable Work Environment
Employee Discounts
Career Development
Competitive Compensation

Position Purpose:
Our retail sales associates play a vital role in our mission of Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life. Every guest interaction is an opportunity to deliver an engaging and flavorful experience to our guests; many of whom are visiting us for the first time! The Spice & Tea Exchange of Ridgewood prides itself on operating as a flagship location for our brand and providing opportunities for retail associates to learn and grow in a culinary-centered environment. Retail Sales Associates contribute to our daily store operations and act as our greatest brand ambassadors.

Know The Spice & Tea Exchange Brand
Learn our brand story and be prepared to share with curious customers
Maintain solid accurate and current product knowledge for all categories by completing product knowledge training and reading applicable publications as directed
Contribute to the team effort and embody core values of Inclusion Safety Courtesy and Efficiency

Love Connecting with Our Guests
Warmly welcome customers into our store provide a brief store tour and invite them to explore the flavors by lifting lids and smelling the products within our jars
Stay engaged with customers throughout their time in the store answering product questions and making suggestions for use
Explain promotions and the benefits our loyalty program Efficiently use the POS system to complete sales process gift cards returns exchanges and phone orders

Take pride in our store
Help maintain store appearance by contributing toward daily routines
Blend and package product as necessary and where applicable
Price merchandise with labels SKUs prices and locations
Replenish shelves and displays as needed and note low stock levels as per standard operating procedure
Comply with operating standards and procedures pertaining to the daily operation of the store. Strictly adhere to all Food Safety rules and regulations
Package product for display as needed and directed by store manager

Knowledge and Job Requirements:
Proven guest focus
Excellent verbal and written communication
Precision in counting and cash handling
Ability to utilize simple math skills to measure ingredients read a scale and follow recipes
Interest in and ability to share knowledge of our many product varieties
Ability to pivot and remain flexible in a fast-paced environment
Detail oriented self-motivated team player
Part-Time less than 30 hours per week
Ability to work a consistent and reliable schedule: weekends. Holidays and days/evenings as available

Physical Requirements:
Ability to operate kitchen tools and food equipment (Tea Bar)
Physically able to assemble and prepare merchandising displays
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time (up to 100% of the time)
Ability to lift and maneuver inventory; up to 35lbs
Ability to tolerate spice aromas for long periods of time

Is this you If so please apply.
Go above and beyond because it makes you feel good
Enjoy working as a team
Feel a sense of accomplishment when you reach a goal
Know your alphabet and a lover of all things organized