Florist (Part-Time)

Socket.dev; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $21–$25

Store discounts on flowers

Job summary

Bouqs is seeking a part-time Florist to prepare and arrange beautiful bouquets in our store, ensuring alignment with brand standards while maintaining positive relationships with our partners.

You will assist customers, discuss the Bouqs brand, and handle in-store and cross-channel sales, with responsibilities spanning inventory, visual standards, and occasional off-site events.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of floral experience with a focus on executing floral designs.
• Availability to work up to 24 hours per week including mornings, evenings, weekends.
• Work during vacation blackout policy dates.
• Able to handle live floral product and maintain quality.
• Able to lift up to 30 lbs and climb a ladder up to 8 ft.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers, answer questions, locate merchandise, and recommend products to ensure a pleasant customer experience.
• Speak knowledgeably about the brand, history, products, and cross-channel offerings.
• Prepare and assemble floral arrangements following Bouqs design specifications.
• Inspect floral elements for freshness and quality to meet Bouqs standards.
• Maintain store visuals and ensure products are displayed per guidelines.
• Facilitate sales in the POS system and participate in cross-channel sales.
• Manage daily inventory including receiving shipments and processing returns.
• Participate in inventory tasks and store-wide counts.
• Communicate feedback to corporate management to drive success.
• Assist with off-site events as needed.

Skills

Floral design

Customer service

Brand knowledge

Inventory management

POS operation

Job description

As a Florist at our store, you will be an integral part of our team dedicated to executing beautifully designed floral bouquets and arrangements. Our store operates in a partnership space, and we place great importance on maintaining respectful and positive relationships with our partners. Your expertise in floral preparation and attention to detail will play a crucial role in ensuring that every bouquet aligns with The Bouqs brand and design standards while being considerate of our partners' needs.

Florist reports to the Store Manager and report indirectly to the Retail Corporate Team when necessary.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers, answering questions, locating merchandise, and recommending product to ensure the entire customer experience is pleasant, engaging, and efficient
• Knowledgeable in and confident speaking to the brand, brand history, product, and cross-channel offerings
• Prepare and assemble floral arrangements and bouquets following the design specifications from Bouqs by using your skills in handling various flowers, foliage, and plants to create high-quality products
• Inspect all floral elements to ensure freshness, quality, and compliance with Bouqs standards to ensure consistency in bouquet appearance and overall presentation
• Maintaining store visual standards throughout business hours by ensuring products are displayed neatly according to visual guidelines
• Facilitate sales and client capture in the POS system, as well as cross-channel sales including bridal and events
• Manage daily inventory including receiving live shipment and processing out product, as needed
• Participate in scheduled inventory tasks, including store wide physical inventory counts
• Communicate internal and client feedback upwards to corporate management to drive the overall success of the retail organization
• Assist with off-site events, when needed

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of floral experience as a florist with a focus on executing floral designs, prior retail experience preferred
• Availability to work up to 24 hours per week including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (3-4 shifts per week)
• Work during the Vacation Blackout Policy dates
• Knowledgeable and able to work with live floral product
• Ability to lift up to lift/move 30 lbs. and to climb a ladder up to 8 ft.

Note: This job description is tailored for a store-based florist role focused on executing Bouqs designed floral bouquets and arrangements while maintaining respectful relationships in a partnership space. Duties and responsibilities may be subject to change based on the store’s needs and production requirements

Compensation & Perks:

• Hourly Rate of $21.00-$25.00 (depending on experience)
• Discounts on The World’s Best Flowers!