Part-Time Budtender

Renew Cannabis Co.; Monterey (CA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Renew Cannabis Co. in Monterey, CA seeks a Part-Time Budtender to deliver inviting, knowledgeable customer service and product recommendations tailored to each guest’s needs. The role focuses on creating a welcoming shopping experience and maintaining accurate POS transactions.

You will build rapport, stay current on product line details, and support store operations with restocking and clean, organized displays. Weekend availability is required and professionalism is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or hospitality setting focusing on customer service.
• Knowledge of cannabis products and ability to make recommendations based on customer needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming, memorable customer experience to all visitors.
• Build rapport by identifying customer needs and recommending suitable products.
• Continuously develop product knowledge and share features, benefits, and care instructions.
• Explain promotions and loyalty programs relevant to customers.
• Accurately complete POS transactions, applying promotions and rewards points.
• Fulfill online orders accurately and prepare them for pickup.
• Follow cash-handling and inventory procedures to minimize loss.
• Keep workspace neat, clean, and organized; restock as needed.
• Assist with additional duties as assigned by Management.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Cannabis product knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

We are looking for an amazing Part-Time Budtender to join our team and we want to get to know YOU!

Do you have what it takes to be a successful Budtender?

Our Budtenders provide inviting and positive experiences for all customers, and make specific product recommendations based on the customers' needs and preferences. We are looking for the most enthusiastic, responsible, and professional cannabis connoisseurs to ensure we provide the best customer service in the cannabis industry.

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour/depending on experience.

Must be available to work Friday through Sunday between the hours of 8:00am and 10:00pm*

Required Duties:

• Provide a welcoming, memorable, personal customer experience to all of our visitors.
• Build rapport with customers by identifying their specific needs and preferences with respect to cannabis products, and make helpful recommendations that pertain to those needs/preferences.
• Continuously develop and maintain product knowledge to share features, benefits, and care instructions with customers; provide demonstrations to customers as needed/appropriate.
• Ensure customers know about any specials, promotions, reward programs, etc. that may pertain to their interests.
• Accurately complete, on a consistent basis, all Point of Sale (POS) transactions, including properly applying promotions, discounts, rewards points, etc.
• Ensure all online orders are fulfilled accurately and ready for pick-up on time.
• Follow all cash-handling and inventory control procedures to prevent/minimize any loss.
• Keep all work spaces neat, clean, and organized.
• Make productive use of any “down time” by restocking products, notifying Management of any products that need restocking, cleaning, organizing, facing shelves and displays, and performing other duties assigned by Management.

Essential Job Functions:

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods
• Ability to lift packages/boxes, which are generally under 30 pounds
• Ability to crouch, stoop, reach, etc. to get products for customers from shelves of varying heights and locations

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred
• Experience in a retail, customer service and hospitality

Competencies:

• A solution-oriented “can-do” attitude with the desire to solve problems.
• Personal accountability.
• Ability to focus on work and be mentally present while on the clock.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with all staff members and customers.
• Informed enthusiasm for cannabis products.
• Warm, friendly demeanor that makes customers feel welcome and wanting to return.

Other Misc. Requirements:

• Must be 21 years of age
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a post offer, pre-employment background check, and a Live Scan
• Professional, tidy appearance and good personal hygiene
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a foreign citizen authorized to legally work in the United States.
• Must be available to work Monday through Sunday for all times of day that the business is operational.

We are an equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.