Seasonal Spice Sales Associate — Weekend Availability

Oaktown Spice Shop; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Health, dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings matching

Job summary

Oaktown Spice Shop in San Francisco seeks a seasonal spice associate with a passion for food and customer service. This temporary role involves on-floor sales, cash handling, restocking, and helping customers choose products during peak hours.

Strong teamwork and accuracy are essential for success. The position runs about 5-10 hours weekly in October, rising to 16 hours weekly in November, with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, food or customer service.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to carry out instructions provided in written or oral form.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Able to handle critical customer situations with ease and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude to help the team.
• Advocates diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and holidays and adherence to blackout period after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve.

Responsibilities

• General sales and customer service on the floor.
• Operate the cash register.
• Fill customer orders and check customers out.
• Educate customers about products.
• Assist customers in person and over the phone and direct them as needed.
• Restock shelves and maintain a clean shop environment.
• Pick and pack pickup orders and create custom gift boxes.
• Follow opening and closing procedures as needed.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Organization

Time management

Follow instructions

Math basics

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Oaktown Spice Shop in San Francisco seeks a seasonal spice associate with a passion for food and customer service. This temporary role involves on-floor sales, cash handling, restocking, and helping customers choose products during peak hours.

Strong teamwork and accuracy are essential for success. The position runs about 5-10 hours weekly in October, rising to 16 hours weekly in November, with an anticipated end date of December 31, 2026.