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Counter Associate at Kith in Chicago, IL
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Location: Chicago store
Status: Seasonal
Compensation: $17.00-$18.00 + Commission(s)* & Tip eligibility
Position Summary:
The Kith - Treats Counter Associate is the face of the Kith Treats shop. They are personable, friendly, and focused on delivering a first in class experience to all new and returning Kith-Treats customers. They are passionate about desserts and committed to delivering a best-in-class experience capped off with a beautifully assembled TREAT!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Continuously providing an exceptional experience for each of our Treats customers, capped off with a visually captivating and equally delicious dessert.
Practicing and mastering the plating & presentation techniques used on each one of our creations.
Clean and maintain industrial kitchen equipment.
Using time between customers to manage inventory levels, to ensure we are always prepared.
Applying our iconic “Swirl” to our highly sought-after desserts.
Proactively communicating inventory needs with management.
Remaining updated on all company activations, as well as any brand partnerships.
Adhere to all company processes, policies, and procedures.
Follow all Food & Safety processes, policies, and procedures.
Adhere to availability and scheduling needs of the business.
Assist Shops Management team with housekeeping responsibilities, which include but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collecting trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard food & beverage operations.
Special Projects:
Participate and assist in Physical Inventories as required by the business.
Assist Merchandising team during visual initiatives as required by the business.
REQUIREMENTS
Availability:
Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
License(s)/Certificate(s):
Valid Food Handler's certificate or equivalent is required.
Experience:
1-2 years in a food/beverage position
1+ years in a customer facing position is preferred
1+ years of cash handling is preferred
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to perform business math
Ability to multi-task
Efficient communication
Ability to lift and move 30lbs.
Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
WHO YOU ARE
Professional Characteristics:
Detail oriented
Success driven
Open to feedback
Personal Characteristics:
Reliable and responsible
A charismatic people person
*Only permanent positions are eligible for commission(s)
WHO WE ARE
Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.
Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as Sadelle’s at Kith restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.
The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.
Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering anything other than in-person work, is fraudulent.
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