Full Time Lead Budtender - Montavilla

Broadway Cannabis Market/Mint Cannabis Co.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$18.00/hr + tips

ZayZoon wage access

Medical, dental, vision

Roth IRA

Employee discount

Paid time off

Job summary

Broadway Cannabis Market seeks a Lead Budtender/Keyholder for our Montavilla location. You will lead opening/closing, support staff and customers, and ensure compliance with OLCC rules.

Responsibilities include overseeing floor operations, processing payments, inventory management, and delivering excellent service in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old and possess a valid Oregon Marijuana Worker Permit.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Intermediate cannabis product knowledge expected.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills for POS and records.
• Knowledge of OLCC sales limits is required.
• Previous Budtender experience preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Good English communication, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and advise on products based on needs and budgets.
• Educate on safe cannabis use and stay updated on products.
• Process payments using the POS system.
• Weigh, package, and label products per OLCC rules.
• Keep floor clean, organized, and stocked.
• Fulfill online and delivery orders.
• Open/close procedures and manage keys and cash drops.
• De-escalate issues and answer product questions.
• Schedule breaks and supervise Budtenders when needed.
• Monitor stock and communicate inventory needs.

Skills

Cannabis knowledge

POS data entry

English communication

Budtender experience

Stand for long periods

Lift up to 25 lbs

Adapt to changing circumstances

Safety regulations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

POS system

Job description

Job description:

Broadway Cannabis Market, where our motto is Premium Without the Price, is a recreational and medicinal cannabis dispensary chain across the greater Portland area. We are seeking a qualified applicant for a Lead Budtender/Keyholder position at our Montavilla location.

The Lead Budtender/Keyholder is responsible for ensuring all opening/closing procedures are executed completely, leading daily floor operations, and directly supporting customers and staff. This person will serve as the primary opener, ensuring the facility is ready for business each morning.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Core Budtender Duties:

• Greet customers, verify age/legal ID, and advise on suitable cannabis products based on customer needs, preferences, budgets, and strain effects.
• Educate customers on safe cannabis use and stay updated on new products, consumption methods, and industry trends.
• Process customer payments using the Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Correctly weigh, package, and label cannabis products in strict accordance with OLCC regulations.
• Ensure the dispensary floor and check-in area remain clean, organized, and well-stocked with cannabis and non-cannabis products.
• Process, fulfill, and close online and delivery orders.
• Monitor procedure updates and maintain daily communication on Slack.

Lead Budtender/Keyholder Leadership Duties:

• Complete opening/closing checklists and securely manage keys for the front door, cage, and product cabinets.
• Assign POS drawers to staff, ensure register assignment compliance, balance bank change, track change count logs, and execute end-of-shift cash/tip drops.
• Oversee customer returns, de-escalate difficult customer situations, and answer complex product questions.
• Manage break and lunch schedules for Budtenders and supervise staff in the absence of the Assistant or General Manager.
• Monitor stock levels continuously, enforce "End of Jar" and "New Strain on Floor" protocols, and communicate inventory needs to the Inventory Department.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be 21 years of age or older; (required)
• Must have a valid Oregon Marijuana Worker Permit(required)
• High school diploma or GED;
• Intermediate knowledge of cannabis;
• Computer software and data entry skills;
• Knowledge of OLCC sales limits;
• Previous Budtender experience;
• Ability to work quickly and accurately;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time;
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.;
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances without notice;
• Must be able to understand and comply with safety regulations;
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written;

Benefits & Compensation:

• $18.00/hr. + shared tips
• Employees have access to ZayZoon as a benefit for early wage access.
• Employer sponsored benefits (medical, dental and vision)
• Optional retirement plan (Roth IRA)
• Employee Discount (40% off Fire Dept Cannabis and Feel Goods products, 27.5% off all other products)
• Paid time off

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Job Type: Full-time