Purdys Chocolatier
Seasonal Chocolate Sales Connoisseur
seasonal part-time role
Chocolate lovers, young and young-at-heart, will enjoy well-loved flavours and innovative new creations made with the finest of ingredients. Which is your favourite?
Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of Canada's Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 115 years of dedication to quality, trust, and supportive work environment.
Looking for an exciting retail opportunity to become an expert on sweets and treats? This opportunity isn’t like any other Sales position; it’s a chance to become a real Chocolate Connoisseur!
We are looking for an enthusiastic Seasonal Chocolate Sales Connoisseur to join the sales team at our exciting shop at Capilano Mall! This position is an excellent opportunity to expand your experience in retail while selling our award winning chocolate products and premium ice creams. Your success will come from your ability to engage with customers, sell, and work in a team environment.
This is a seasonal part-time role that requires OPEN availability for all types of shifts (day, weekday, and weekend) with a minimum of 3 days including weekends and holidays, starting in late November/early December. Hours are estimated to be up to 20 hours per week.
As a Purdys Chocolatier Sales Connoisseur, you produce sales and profits by achieving sales goals and by providing excellent customer service. As a strong team member, you will undergo extensive “Chocolatier” training and will be able to successfully operate a shop in the absence of management. You will also consistently maintain a “team-centered” atmosphere.
The newest additions to our team need to be:
- Passionate about chocolate and excited about our Chocolatier Training Program
- Enthusiastic about selling a quality product
- Dedicated to providing a great customer experience
- Energetic and enjoy meeting new people
- Excited about working in a team setting
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
All successful applicants must have:
- Open availability for all types of shifts
- A passion for selling and people!
Previous retail experience is preferred, and we will provide expert training. The Purdys Chocolatier Training Program will teach you everything about chocolate from its origins at the Cocoa Plantations, to our Production processes, all the way to what kind of flavours will tingle your taste buds!
Please apply in person in store with your resume.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, and while we wish we could personally reach out to everyone, we can only contact those selected for an interview.
We genuinely care about providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We're here to help!