Retail Team Member - Part Time

Kilwins Columbus; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

50% employee discount at Kilwins Co. 0

Part-time scheduling

Opportunities to learn and grow

Friendly, team-centered environment

Job summary

Kilwins Chocolates Franchise, Inc. in Venice, FL is seeking a Part-Time Retail Team Member — Nights and Closers. You must be 18+ and available for evenings, weekends, holidays, and closing shifts. Training is provided and supervision is friendly.

You’ll scoop premium ice cream, prepare confections, ring up sales, stock, keep the store inviting, and support your teammates. This is a hands-on role with guest service responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ and available for evening, weekend, holiday, and closing shifts.
• No prior retail or confection experience required; paid training provided.
• Able to stand and walk for long periods; lift up to 50 lb with assistance.
• Customer service and team player mindset.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.