Part-time Retail & Event Associate

About us

SFR Distillery is a small business in Kanata, ON K2V 0H1. We are professional and agile.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

We are looking for like-minded individuals to grow with us as part of the SFR Lounge & Distillery team. Fun, energetic people with a willingness to learn are invited to apply for the available Part Time Retail & Event Associate position.

The successful candidate will have the following responsibilities:

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Customer service duties including greeting customers, serving drinks, taking payment and providing knowledge of our products to customers
• Attend off-site sampling events
• Other duties as assigned

Your skills and experience:

• Experience in the hospitality industry with a valid Smart Serve certification
• Knowledge in distillery retail operations and service procedures is an asset
• Strong communication and customer service skills - positive, infectious attitude and sense of humor
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 25kg as well as standing for long periods of time
• Interested in: distilling history, distilling techniques, preparation techniques, styles, and flavour profiles

Missing some of these skills? Don’t worry! We are looking for friendly people with a good attitude and a willingness to learn.

Join our team as a Retail Sales Associate and be part of a dynamic and growing company. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for career advancement. If you have a passion for sales, enjoy working with customers, and thrive in a retail environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now!

Thank you to all applicants that apply. We will contact you if you are selected for a personal interview. If you are applying for this role, you should have current legal working rights in Ontario, Canada.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Salary: From $16.55 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 30 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking
• Store discount

Day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift

Work setting:

• Specialty store

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kanata, ON K2V 0H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location: In person