Counter Associate

KITH; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kith Treats Counter Associate at the Chicago store is the face of the Treats shop. They are personable, friendly, and focused on delivering a first-in-class experience to every customer.

They are passionate about desserts and committed to presenting a beautifully assembled TREAT as the finale of a great visit. This seasonal role requires open and flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays and special projects.
• Valid Food Handler's certificate or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in a food/beverage role.
• 1+ years in a customer-facing role preferred.
• 1+ years of cash handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an exceptional Treats customer experience with a visually appealing dessert.
• Master plating and presentation techniques for each creation.
• Clean and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
• Use downtime to manage inventory and stay prepared.
• Apply the iconic 'Swirl' to desserts.
• Communicate inventory needs with management.
• Stay updated on brand activations and partnerships.
• Adhere to all company processes, policies, and safety procedures.
• Follow scheduling and availability needs of the business.
• Assist Shops Management with housekeeping duties.

Skills

Detail oriented

Customer service

Multi-task

Effective communication

Cash handling

Education

Food Handler certificate

Job description

Location: Chicago store

Status: Seasonal

Compensation: $17.00-$18.00 + Commission(s)* & Tip eligibility

Position Summary

The Kith - Treats Counter Associate is the face of the Kith Treats shop. They are personable, friendly, and focused on delivering a first in class experience to all new and returning Kith-Treats customers. They are passionate about desserts and committed to delivering a best-in-class experience capped off with a beautifully assembled TREAT!

Responsibilities

• Continuously providing an exceptional experience for each of our Treats customers, capped off with a visually captivating and equally delicious dessert.
• Practicing and mastering the plating & presentation techniques used on each one of our creations.
• Clean and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
• Using time between customers to manage inventory levels, to ensure we are always prepared.
• Applying our iconic “Swirl” to our highly sought-after desserts.
• Proactively communicating inventory needs with management.
• Remaining updated on all company activations, as well as any brand partnerships.
• Adhere to all company processes, policies, and procedures.
• Follow all Food & Safety processes, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to availability and scheduling needs of the business.
• Assist Shops Management team with housekeeping responsibilities, which include but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collecting trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard food & beverage operations.

Special Projects

• Participate and assist in Physical Inventories as required by the business.
• Assist Merchandising team during visual initiatives as required by the business.

Requirements

Availability:

• Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
• Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.

License(s)/Certificate(s)

• Valid Food Handler's certificate or equivalent is required.

Experience

• 1-2 years in a food/beverage position
• 1+ years in a customer facing position is preferred
• 1+ years of cash handling is preferred

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to perform business math
• Ability to multi-task
• Efficient communication
• Ability to lift and move 30lbs.
• Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

Who You Are

Professional Characteristics:

• Detail oriented
• Success driven
• Open to feedback

Personal Characteristics

• Reliable and responsible
• A charismatic people person
• Only permanent positions are eligible for commission(s)

Who We Are

Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.

Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.

The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.

Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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