Budtender

ABYZ; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

ABYZ is seeking a Budtender to work closely with guests, recommending cannabis products that match their needs. You will provide friendly, informed service and maintain accurate cash handling while upholding company standards in a fast-paced dispensary environment.

The role requires at least 1 year in retail or customer service, cannabis experience preferred, and availability for weekend/evening shifts. Basic computer skills and POS familiarity are needed to input orders and process transactions.

Qualifications

• 1 year of retail or other customer service experience required; cannabis industry experience preferred.
• Must be 21+ and able to pass background checks.
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling including weekends and evenings.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Point of Sale software.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide friendly, knowledgeable service.
• Verify ID and paperwork for guests.
• Input orders accurately and handle cash transactions.
• Maintain clean, organized dispensary area and replenish stock as needed.
• Keep menus and signage up to date with product information.
• Stay informed about cannabis products and industry trends.
• Support team to ensure efficient service.

Skills

Cannabis knowledge

Customer service

Cash handling

Basic math

Excellent communication

Weekend/evening availability

Education

Tools

POS software

Job description

• Base Pay $18.00 - $18.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time Non-Exempt

Contact information

• Name Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Budtender works one-on-one with guests to recommend products that best match their needs. Responsible for ensuring an excellent guest experience through friendly, outgoing service, strong communication skills, and fluency in all products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Welcome each guest personally using enthusiastic words, tone, and body language
• Verify proper paperwork, documentation, and ID for guests
• Work as a team to maintain an effective atmosphere and efficient service
• Clean, stock (with assistant manager), and organize dispensary; work with others to keep all areas cleaned, organized, and stocked in accordance with the Company’s standards at all times
• Input orders in a timely and accurate manner, collect money from guests for products purchased, and make appropriate change
• Quickly and precisely handle cash and debit transactions while always maintaining a balanced cash drawer
• Conduct nightly inventory counts of all dispensary products
• Maintain up to date knowledge of industry trends and products offered
• Update menus and signage with informative and visually appealing information (assigned duty)
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Knowledge of cannabis required
• One year of retail or other applicable customer service experience required; cannabis industry experience preferred
• Must be able to accommodate scheduling expectations including weekend and evening hours
• Basic computer skills, Point of Sale software, and cash management
• Must be of legal age to sell cannabis
• Basic mathematical skills and an ability to handle money and give correct change
• Basic reading skills
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass any and all required background checks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the functions of this job, an employee must walk, stand, or remain stationary during entire shift. The employee is regularly exposed to strong cannabis odors and frequently required to handle cannabis products. Employee must be able to continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop and wipe with the potential for slipping or tripping. Employee must frequently wash their hands and lift or move up to 35 pounds.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.