Retail Team Member - Part Time

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% employee discount at Kilwins Store

Part-time scheduling

Paid training

Opportunities to learn and grow

Friendly, team-centered environment

Job summary

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise in Venice, FL is seeking a Part-Time Retail Team Member — Nights and Closers. The role pays $15.00/hour plus tips and requires 18+ with evening, weekend, holiday, and closing availability. Paid training provided and no prior retail experience is necessary.

You’ll greet guests, scoop ice cream, ring up sales, and help keep the shop inviting. This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a positive attitude during busy hours, with opportunities to grow and learn

Qualifications

• 18+ age required.
• Evening/closing availability essential.
• Paid training provided.
• No prior retail experience required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and help them select Kilwins treats.
• Scoop premium ice cream and prepare desserts.
• Serve and package chocolates, fudge, caramel apples, and other products.
• Prepare and cook confections using hot production equipment.
• Accurately operate the register and process transactions.
• Restock products and keep the store clean, organized, and inviting.
• Complete assigned closing responsibilities and support teammates.

Skills

Guest service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Copper kettles

Hilliard’s equipment

Confection production tools

Job description

Part-Time Retail Team Member — Nights and Closers, Age 18+
Location: Venice, FL
Pay: $15.00/hour + tips

We’re looking for dependable applicants age 18 and older who are available for evening, weekend, holiday, and closing shifts.

This hands-on role includes guest service, closing responsibilities, and preparing confections using hot production equipment. No previous retail or confection experience is required—we provide paid training.

THE WHY

Since 1947, Kilwins has been creating enjoyment and making people happy through handcrafted confections, premium ice cream, and genuine hospitality.

Our values are simple:

• Treat others as you want to be treated.
• Do your best.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Welcome guests and help them select their favorite Kilwins treats.
• Scoop premium ice cream and prepare desserts.
• Serve and package chocolates, fudge, caramel apples, and other products.
• Prepare waffle cones, Chocolate on the Inside treats, and other approved retail items.
• Prepare and cook confections using hot copper kettles, Hilliard’s equipment, and other designated production equipment as trained and assigned.
• Accurately operate the register and process transactions.
• Restock products and keep the store clean, organized, and inviting.
• Complete assigned closing responsibilities and support your teammates.

WHO THRIVES HERE

You’ll probably enjoy working at Kilwins if you like helping people, staying active, learning new skills, and being part of a team. Dependability, attention to detail, and the ability to remain positive during busy evening shifts are important.

Evening, weekend, holiday, and closing availability is essential. Closing shifts may extend late into the evening based on store hours and business needs. You must be able to remain through the completion of your assigned closing responsibilities.

This active position requires standing and walking throughout most of the shift; frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive movements; safely working around food, hot copper kettles, and production equipment; and lifting and moving up to 50 pounds, with assistance when appropriate.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• $15.00/hour + tips
• Paid retail and confection-production training
• 50% employee discount at Kilwins Company Stores
• Part-time scheduling
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• A friendly, team-centered environment

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Recovery Friendly Workplace. We maintain a smoke-free, vape-free, and drug-free workplace.

This position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization.