Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
Location & Compensation
Location: Seattle, WA (Remote/Hybrid)
Compensation: $28–$30/hour
Schedule: Part-time, 15–20 hours per week (flexible hours, typically 10am–2pm)
About Us
At Down to Earth Cuisine, we deliver high-end, nutritious, and restaurant-quality meals directly to our clients’ homes. Our mission is to make healthy eating convenient and sustainable while providing a personalized culinary experience that delights every client.
Position Summary
We’re looking for a Customer Service Associate who loves connecting with people and creating outstanding client experiences. You’ll guide new clients through our discovery and onboarding process, conduct virtual kitchen consultations, and build long-term relationships through proactive communication and follow-up. This role is ideal for someone with a strong sales or client service background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working independently with a purpose.
What You’ll Do
- Manage the client journey from first inquiry through active service, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.
- Conduct discovery calls with potential clients, clearly communicating the value of our personal chef services.
- Lead virtual kitchen consultations, helping clients feel confident and prepared for their first service.
- Follow up with clients regularly to gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure long-term satisfaction.
- Respond to new client inquiries promptly (within 2 hours during scheduled work hours).
- Track and manage all leads and client communications using Google Workspace tools and CRM systems.
- Support client retention by identifying at-risk clients and partnering with Operations for follow-up.
- Request Google Reviews after private dinners and exceptional client feedback, and oversee RafflePress campaigns (once implemented) to enhance engagement.
- Partner closely with Operations for seamless handoffs between sales and service delivery.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in customer service, sales, or client-facing roles
- Proven success meeting or exceeding sales or conversion goals
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization and time management; able to juggle multiple leads with ease
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Meet) and virtual meeting tools
Preferred:
- Experience in hospitality, food service, or client care environments
- Coursework or degree in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Soft Skills
- Empathetic, positive, and client-focused
- Calm under pressure and responsive in communication
- Dependable and self-motivated; thrives in a collaborative but independent role
Compensation & Benefits
- $28–$30/hour
- Part-time, 15–20 hours/week (flexible hours, typically 10am–2pm)
- Employees working 20+ hours/week are eligible for:
- Health, Vision, and Dental insurance through Regence Blue Cross
- Paid Time Off (PTO): accrues at 0.77 hours per 40 hours worked, up to 40 hours/year
- Paid Sick Leave (PSL): accrues at 1 hour per 40 hours worked, per WA State law
Work Environment
- Primarily remote, possible occasional in-person events or meetings
- Requires a quiet, professional workspace with reliable internet
- Occasional evening or weekend flexibility based on client needs
This is a remote position.