Seasonal Chocolatier: Earn Tips, Discounts & Perks

Ghirardelli Chocolate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Holiday pay

Bonus opportunities

Free sundae or shake on every shift

Job summary

Ghirardelli Chocolate in Chicago is hiring for Retail Hourly Associates to deliver premium guest experiences. You will handle cash, assist customers with product knowledge, and maintain attractive displays while supporting candy making and fountain duties.

Starting pay is $17.05/hr plus tips, with holiday pay and a 50% employee discount. Roles require high energy, reliability, and ability to work nights and weekends. Join a team that values guest delight and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Basic math computation skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
• Ability to work with a diverse work team and maintain professionalism.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Maintain a smile and provide superior guest service.
• Experience with a dishwashing machine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional Guest service.
• Handle cash and process credit card transactions per procedures.
• Assist with Candy Making and Fountain duties as needed.
• Stock merchandise and assist with pre-packing and gift-wrap as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of sales floor and back stock.

Skills

Guest service

Cash handling

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Positive attitude

Dishwashing machine operation

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Cash register

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

Ghirardelli Chocolate in Chicago is hiring for Retail Hourly Associates to deliver premium guest experiences. You will handle cash, assist customers with product knowledge, and maintain attractive displays while supporting candy making and fountain duties.

Starting pay is $17.05/hr plus tips, with holiday pay and a 50% employee discount. Roles require high energy, reliability, and ability to work nights and weekends. Join a team that values guest delight and teamwork.