What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal - Gourmet Team Member position at Sawyer Home & Garden Center?
Seasonal - Gourmet Team Member
Sawyer Home & Garden Center
Sawyer, MI
Full-Time
We are a Harbor Country destination - offering everything for your home, lawn & garden. For friendly service & simply the best locally-grown produce, garden essentials, gourmet foods, fine wines, craft beers, unique gifts & Michigan-made products, locals & visitors agree - there's no place like SGC!
Job Description
Sawyer Home & Garden Center is now seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and knowledgeable seasonal Gourmet Team Member to join our team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy providing excellent customer service - SGC may be a great fit for you. As part of our Gourmet Team, you'll be creating a welcoming environment while ensuring our shelves are stocked, our products are fresh, and our customers leave with exactly what they need!
Key Responsibilities
- Cheerfully greeting customers with enthusiasm, providing friendly & knowledgeable assistance.
- Keep shelves fully stocked, neatly faced & clearly priced.
- Develop expertise in our gourmet product selection to better offer informed recommendations to our customers.
- Maintain cleanliness & organization in all areas, from sales floor to storage areas, coolers & freezers.
- Receive product deliveries, following established SGC procedures, ensuring quality & accuracy.
- Follo0w best practices for food handling, storage and safety, upholding our commitment to excellence.
- Move products/displays as needed to enhance store presentation.
- Cross-train in various areas to support the team, contributing to a seamless operation.
Requirements
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment - completing tasks that are strenuous in nature - standing, lifting, bending & regularly lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
- Commitment to excellent customer service, showing up each day with a friendly and approachable demeanor.
- Available full-time, on weekends and holidays. Seasonal position, our hours of operation are 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Prior retail experience.
- Have a flexible schedule that includes working weekends & holidays.
Skills
- Strong ability to multitask in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
- Maintain a sense of urgency while staying comfortable in a fast-paced setting involving many people while keeping up a team oriented personal attitude.
- Adaptable to changing tasks, willing to learn about products and procedures.
- High attention to detail.
- Strong time-management skills.
- Punctual, dependable, positive & resilient.
- Work well independently & with a team.
Why join SGC?
Spend a season with Sawyer Home & Garden Center & be a part of a supportive, family-owned business who values its employees and customers. Gain more experience dealing with gourmet foods and customer service while working in a fun environment with a team who shares your passion!
Benefits
- 20% Store discount
- Great summer work opportunity for those looking for seasonal income and a successful team to be a part of
- Potential year-round opportunity for those who excel
SGC Core Values
- Service
- Integrity
- Respect
- Communication
- Growth
Pay
$14-$16
Shift
- 8 hours
- Day Shift
- Weekends
- Holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $16
