Weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Salary Range: $18 to $25 per hour (DOE and state)

POSITION SUMMARY: Gjusta Goods: Goods for cooking, gathering, and living – daily essentials created and curated for our restaurants, brought together in a space two doors down from Gjusta Bakery. Transforming our bakery’s former dry goods storage space into a space to sell our handmade ceramics, locally produced linens, favorite homewares, homemade pantry items, cooking staples, vintage clothing, and finds from our travels, Gjusta Goods remains an evolving space to share our favorite things with our community. The Retail Associate is responsible for assisting all shop needs; retail, customer service, admin tasks, sourcing and procuring with the Lead Florist; as well as maintenance of shop and grounds. This position will also be cross trained at each location and expected to work across the businesses as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Other duties may be assigned):

• Report for duty on time and ensure you use the time clock to check in and out.
• Manage your time, including taking rest and meal breaks in compliance with California Labor Law.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails and hair and no heavy perfumes/colognes.
• Know our regulars and encourage new guests to become regulars by establishing a rapport that includes the guests’ likes & dislikes
• Responsible for fulfilling orders promptly as they come through
• Learn shipping procedures and fulfill shipping orders, as they come through
• Organize, clean, and maintain the workspace and related storage areas
• Consistently check email and respond promptly throughout the day
• Become proficient in our tech platforms (listed, but not limited to): Shopify, Stocky, Flexibake, ADP, CloudBeds, Goci & FedEx
• Take note of Uline supplies weekly & let shift lead know to reorder
• Provide prompt service to our customers with a smile & eye contact
• Establish relationships with customers; get to know our regular customers and encourage others to become regulars
• Learn and be able to explain the stories behind the items we make and sell
• Responsible for maintaining knowledge of all items in store (care instructions, uses, etc)
• Responsible for opening and closing out register and writing nightly reports
• Responsible for receiving, unpacking, and logging deliveries
• Report for duty on time and ensure you use the time clock to check in and out. Manage your time including taking rest and meal breaks in compliance with California Labor Law. Keep Manager informed when you leave the floor.
• Maintain high standards of appearance and hygiene that include clean clothes, nails and hair and no heavy perfumes/colognes
• Stay on top of and promptly respond to apartment emails – questions inquiries
• Help to maintain apartment calendar of bookings
• Act as the liaison between apartment guests flower orders & the apartment
• Schedule housekeeping booking cleanings as guests leave/ before guests arrive
• Work with manager to keep a close eye on inventory between the apartment & shop, understanding that the apartment is a place to showcase our shop goods
• Must attend mandatory company meetings
• Must participate in team meetings
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Previous retail experience, required
• Minimum 1-2 years in the retail experience
• General interest in floral, retail, food, art, ceramics + design
• Strong communication skills: in person, on the phone, and via email
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working with distributors/vendors and clients
• A good understanding on maintenance, shelf life, and flower/plant buys for Gjusta Shop needs
• Ability to use the point-of-sale system and troubleshoot problems.
• Ability to prioritize work activities, provide accurate information and assistance to any management or colleagues’ request in a timely and courteous manner
• Ability to keep calm when faced with any unusual situations
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to take direction & performs other duties as assigned by supervisor / manager
• Ability to self-motivate and take the lead on tasks to ensure the shop is feeling fresh
• Welcome to join any company training within any of the hospitality or food retail spaces if you want to know more about food, wine, and service
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• Ability to take direction
• Ability to work in a team environment
• HS diploma required; preferred, but not required.
• Must thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have a strong work ethic, trust, integrity, and accountability.
• Must be able to follow all safety, health, and sanitation procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, this position regularly required you to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time. Able to drive a motor vehicle. Ability to: regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 20 pounds; frequently lift, carry and/or move up to 30 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds; Bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, grasping, pinching, smelling, reaching/lifting above shoulders in a repetitive manner; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Able to walk up and down stairs as necessary.

WORK ENVIRONMENTS: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those in these positions while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made as needed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment may be quiet to moderate with surrounding areas that may be wet, hot/cold, slippery, or humid.

EOE

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: THE GJELINA GROUP HAS CREATED A CLIMATE OF PURPOSEFUL INCLUSION, AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE ALL CAN FEEL AFFIRMED, SAFE, VALUED AND GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE WITHIN THE COMPANY. WE APPRECIATE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE DIVERSITY OF HUMANITY, A DIVERSITY WHICH INCLUDES DIFFERENCES, SEX, AGE, RACE, ETHNICITY AND NATIONAL ORIGIN, RANGE OF ABILITIES, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, FINANCIAL MEANS, EDUCATION AND POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE. THESE BELIEF AND PRACTICES APPLY TO ALL OF THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR BUSINESS INCLUDING DECISIONS FOR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES OR EMPLOYMENT.

SOMOS UN EMPLEADOR QUE PROMUEVE LA IGUALDAD DE OPORTUNIDAD: EL GRUPO GJELINA HA CREADO UN CLIMA DE INCLUSIÓN CON PROPÓSITO, UN ENTORNO DONDE TODOS PUEDEN SENTIRSE AFIRMADOS, SEGUROS, VALORADOS Y SE LES DA LA OPORTUNIDAD DE PROSPERAR DENTRO DE LA EMPRESA. APRECIAMOS Y RECONOCEMOS LA DIVERSIDAD DE LA HUMANIDAD, UNA DIVERSIDAD QUE INCLUYE DIFERENCIAS, SEXO, EDAD, RAZA, ETNIA Y ORIGEN NACIONAL, RANGO DE HABILIDADES, ORIENTACIÓN SEXUAL, IDENTIDAD DE GÉNERO, EXPRESIÓN DE GÉNERO, MEDIOS FINANCIEROS, EDUCACIÓN Y PERSPECTIVA POLÍTICA. ESTAS CREENCIAS Y PRÁCTICAS SE APLICAN A TODAS LAS ACTIVIDADES DE NUESTRO NEGOCIO, INCLUIDAS LAS DECISIONES SOBRE OPORTUNIDADES DE CARRERA O EMPLEO.

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https://www.applicantpro.com/j/2843495-763331