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 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: $15-17/hour based on experience

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, Show 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, SKU’s, 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: days, nights, weekends and Holidays

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? 

Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour