Bakery Retail Associate: Warm Service & Team Spirit

Levain Bakery; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental Insurance

401K with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Levain Bakery is seeking Retail Team Members to deliver warm, helpful, and accurate customer service that reflects our brand. You will foster loyalty, maintain a clean, inviting store environment, and support daily operations across shifts.

We value a people-forward attitude, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork. Open availability including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required; compensation ranges from $17 to $19.25 per hour plus tips, with benefits.

Qualifications

• Previous retail or customer service experience preferred.
• Open availability including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Physically able to lift 25+ pounds and stand for an 8-hour shift.
• Read and communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong professionalism and empathy in customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Lead with curiosity and compassion by showing care for your co-workers and build meaningful connections.
• Display a strong sense of teamwork and ensure smooth store operations.
• Facilitate open, clear, and timely communication with your team members and management.
• Stay informed about new products, procedures, and promotions.
• Greet customers with a warm and welcoming demeanor.
• Ensure every guest receives consistent, high-quality service that reflects Levain’s brand standards.
• Foster strong relationships with customers and resolve issues promptly and courteously.
• Adhere to established protocols and maintain high standards of excellence in baked goods.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Adaptability

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Toast POS

Job description

Levain Bakery is seeking Retail Team Members to deliver warm, helpful, and accurate customer service that reflects our brand. You will foster loyalty, maintain a clean, inviting store environment, and support daily operations across shifts.

We value a people-forward attitude, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork. Open availability including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays is required; compensation ranges from $17 to $19.25 per hour plus tips, with benefits.