Seasonal Sales Associate — Flexible Hours & $18/hr

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedules

Corporate/ Store Discounts

Career opportunities within the store

Competitive wages starting at $18/hour

Job summary

Hotel Chocolat is hiring a Seasonal Part-Time Sales Associate in Chicago. Four locations (Southport, West Armitage, Damen Ave, Michigan Ave) offer opportunities to welcome customers and provide excellent service in both Retail and Café operations.

Training covers product knowledge, sustainability, and brand values. The role runs from November 2026 to January 2027, with potential to become a permanent associate based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience helpful but not essential.
• Teamwork and flexibility to support colleagues.
• Merchandising skills to present displays well.
• Strong communication to understand customer needs.
• Willingness to learn about products and allergens.

Responsibilities

• Customer Experience: welcome customers and deliver exceptional service in-store and café.
• Brand ambassador: share cocoa knowledge for a consistent customer experience.
• Product knowledge: learn product range, allergens, sustainability, and ethics; run tastings.
• Stock: receive deliveries, keep stockrooms secure, ensure stock presentation and dates.
• Café: prepare drinks and food while following safety standards and allergen guidelines.
• Operations: maintain health, safety, hygiene, and store security; assist opening/closing when managers absent.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Merchandising

Communication

Product knowledge

Job description

Hotel Chocolat is hiring a Seasonal Part-Time Sales Associate in Chicago. Four locations (Southport, West Armitage, Damen Ave, Michigan Ave) offer opportunities to welcome customers and provide excellent service in both Retail and Café operations.

Training covers product knowledge, sustainability, and brand values. The role runs from November 2026 to January 2027, with potential to become a permanent associate based on performance and business needs.