Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

The Caviar Collective; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Caviar Co. in San Francisco is seeking a reliable retail team member to cover essential closing hours and busy weekend shifts.

You will work alongside full-time staff, ensuring flawless guest experiences and smooth store operations during peak times. As a self-starter, you’ll independently handle light tasks during slow periods, maintain pristine merchandising, and support off-site events and local marketing initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Reliable self-starter with excellent hospitality and guest-service focus.
• Willing to work Saturdays and closing shifts as required.
• Professional communication and polished demeanor; interest in luxury goods.
• Ability to stand up to 8 hours and lift up to 30 lbs.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Guest Experience: Welcome guests, provide hospitality, and guide clients through premium caviar and luxury product selections.
• Store Operations: Manage POS transactions, handle cash/card payments, and assist with opening/closing procedures and store security.
• Proactive Merchandising: Maintain a pristine storefront; when quiet, take initiative on light tasks, inventory, restocking, and packaging.
• Product Care: Ensure temperature-sensitive and high-value products are stored and displayed per quality standards.
• Events & Marketing Support: Assist with preparation, setup, and execution for off-site events and local marketing efforts to drive foot traffic.

Skills

Guest experience

POS transactions

Merchandising

Product care

Event support

Job description

As a key member of our retail team, you will collaborate closely with our full-time staff to ensure seamless coverage of essential closing hours and busy weekend shifts. We are looking for a reliable self-starter who thrives during bustling retail hours, remains independently productive with operational tasks when the store is quiet, and is excited to support off‑site events and local marketing initiatives as company needs arise.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities)

• Guest Experience: Welcome guests, provide exceptional hospitality, and guide clients through our premium caviar and luxury product selections with enthusiasm and care.
• Store Operations: Manage point-of-sale (POS) transactions, accurately handle cash and card payments, and assist with opening/closing procedures and maintaining store security.
• Proactive Merchandising: Maintain a pristine, beautifully merchandised storefront. When foot traffic is quiet, independently take initiative on light operational tasks, inventory counting, restocking, and organizing packaging.
• Product Care: Ensure all temperature‑sensitive and high‑value perishable products are stored, handled, and displayed according to quality standards.
• Events & Marketing Support: Assist with preparation, setup, and execution for off‑site events, special activations, and pop‑ups. Provide light support for local marketing efforts and brand outreach to help drive foot traffic.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

• Schedule Flexibility: Must be willing and available to work the majority of Saturdays and closing shifts to align with business demands.
• Proactive Mindset: A true self‑starter who takes initiative to keep the store immaculate, organized, and running smoothly without needing constant direction during quiet hours.
• Professionalism: Exceptional communication skills, a polished demeanor, and a passion for fine food, hospitality, marketing, or luxury goods.
• Detail‑Oriented: Great care and accuracy when handling high‑value luxury products, assisting with events, and processing customer transactions.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand and remain active for up to 8 hours and lift/move up to 30 lbs as needed for event setup and inventory restocking.
• Eligibility: Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

The Caviar Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The Caviar Co. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other applicable state and local laws.