Retail & Cafe Associate

Sharbert Enterprises, Inc.; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free shift meal

Coffee and tea

Employee discount

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team

Premium foods

Job summary

Mavens Market in Bozeman, MT is hiring a Retail & Café Associate. The role combines market and café duties, with a starting wage of $16.00 per hour plus tips. Full-time and part-time options are available year-round.

No previous experience is required; training is provided. The team emphasizes hospitality, quality products, and creating exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly and helpful demeanor
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Willing to learn new skills and products
• Team player with positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Welcome and assist guests with personalized service
• Help customers select cheeses, meats, and gourmet products
• Build and present charcuterie boards for various occasions
• Prepare cheeses, espresso beverages, and café offerings
• Operate POS and handle transactions accurately
• Merchandise and rotate displays; stock shelves
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Assist with cleaning and restocking as needed
• Support teammates to deliver an exceptional guest experience

Job description

Description

Retail & Café Associate

Mavens Market | Bozeman, Montana
$16.00/hour + Tips (Typical Total Earnings: $22–$25+/hour*)
Full-Time & Part-Time | Year-Round Opportunities

Join a Place Where Great Food Brings People Together

Mavens Market is more than a specialty market. It's a destination for exceptional cheeses, premium meats, artisan oils, gourmet gifts, handcrafted charcuterie, and fresh café favorites. Whether customers are planning a special event, picking up lunch, or discovering something new, we believe every visit should feel welcoming, memorable, and inspiring.

If you enjoy connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and appreciate quality products and attention to detail, we'd love to meet you.

No previous experience is required. We'll teach you everything you need to know—from artisan cheeses and charcuterie to espresso drinks and café service. We are looking for dependable, positive individuals who enjoy learning, working as a team, and creating exceptional customer experiences.

What You'll Love About Working Here

• $16.00/hour starting wage + tips (typical total earnings average $22–$25+/hour*)
• Free shift meal, coffee, and tea
• Employee discount on gourmet retail products
• Paid training
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
• Supportive, team-oriented workplace
• Work with premium artisan foods in a creative, customer-focused environment

*Tip income is not guaranteed and varies based on business volume and hours worked.

What You'll Do

As a Retail & Café Associate, you'll be cross‑trained throughout the market and café, creating a varied and engaging workday.

Responsibilities include:

• Welcome and assist guests with friendly, personalized service
• Help customers select artisan cheeses, meats, gourmet products, and gifts
• Build beautiful custom charcuterie boards for every occasion
• Prepare and portion cheeses according to company standards
• Operate the point‑of‑sale system and process transactions accurately
• Merchandise, stock, rotate, and organize retail displays
• Prepare espresso beverages, coffee drinks, sandwiches, salads, paninis, and other café offerings
• Scoop and serve gelato
• Maintain food safety and sanitation standards
• Wash dishes and assist with general cleaning throughout the market and café
• Restock products and supplies as needed
• Support teammates and contribute wherever needed to ensure an exceptional guest experience

What We're Looking For

Successful team members are:

• Friendly, approachable, and genuinely enjoy helping people
• Reliable, punctual, and accountable
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Eager to learn new skills and products
• Able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Passionate about delivering outstanding customer service

Schedule & Availability

• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Year-round employment
• Market hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Café hours: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Applicants should be available to work at least three days per week, including one weekend day

Physical Requirements

This position regularly requires standing for extended periods, walking, reaching, bending, lifting and carrying products weighing up to approximately 30 pounds, using kitchen equipment safely, and working in both retail and food preparation environments.

Why Join Sharbert Enterprises?

Mavens Market is proudly operated by Sharbert Enterprises, a Montana company serving our communities for more than 30 years. We believe great businesses are built by great people. That's why we invest in our teams through servant leadership, professional development, collaborative workplaces, and opportunities to grow your career.

We hire people for their attitude, work ethic, and character—and provide the training to help them succeed.

Sharbert Enterprises is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender

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