Team Leader - First City Hospitality
Charleston, SC 29401
About the Job
River Street Sweets is hiring for Team Leaders at our Market Street location!
Join our SWEET Team! Do you want to be a kid in a candy store every day at work? Then this is the job for you!
If you have a winning attitude and like making people smile - we are the team for you! We are looking for team members that want to work in a positive environment with a successful company culture!
The ideal candidate will bring talent, passion, and experience to the team but more importantly will embody our core values: family spirit, stewardship, fun, excellence, and guest driven.
Duties include but not limited to:
- Welcoming and engaging with customers as they enter the store
- Assessing customers’ needs and suggesting solutions to their problems
- Working with cash registers and processing payments
- Setting and attaining sales goals
- Giving customers advice about sales and promotions
- Using upselling techniques to increase store sales
- Recommending the best products to customers
- Cleaning and restocking the store throughout the day, before opening and after closing
- Ability to lift heavy merchandise, walk and stand for long hours
- Making candy
- Assisting managers with tasks
- Leading the floor
Requirements:
- Excellent guest service skills
- A professional demeanor and appearance
- Leadership skills
- The ability to motivate staff, creating a productive and fun work environment that focuses on the guest experience
- The ability to manage the store and operations at or above established standards
- Cost awareness and be fiscally responsible
- Pay attention to detail while not losing sight of the big picture
- Be self-motivated, while adapting and accepting change
- The ability to complete tasks without supervision in a timely manner; and be neat, and organized.
- Computer skills including MS office and outlook
We at River Street Sweets are in the business of enriching the lives of our Guests, by providing fresh, handmade Southern Candies served with good, old-fashioned hospitality in a clean, fun environment.
Pay is depending on experience.
- In this position, you have the opportunity to make a competitive hourly rate plus great tips. Tips are not guaranteed and tips are given at the sole discretion of our guests.
Location: River Street Sweets, 100 North Market Street, Charleston, SC 29401
First City Hospitality is a company where we blend the sweet traditions of homemade southern candy with the diverse flavors and vibrant spirit of our historical home city. With over 50 years of experience starting with River Street Sweets, we’ve crafted a legacy of culinary excellence that spans both the confectionery and dining worlds.
In our candy division, we take pride in handcrafting gourmet southern candies that evoke the warmth of family gatherings and the rich heritage of our region. Each treat is a testament to our core values of family spirit, safety, stewardship, fun, excellence, and hospitality.
Meanwhile, our family of restaurants celebrates the eclectic tastes and attitudes of our beloved city in the South. From fresh seafood to sizzling steaks, juicy burgers to zesty tacos, our diverse culinary offerings cater to every palate. Step into any of our establishments and prepare to be enchanted by the welcoming atmosphere, full-service bars stocked with local libations, live music that sets the stage for memorable experiences, and our friendly staff who ensure your comfort and satisfaction.
Whether you’re satisfying your sweet tooth with our homemade candies or embarking on a culinary journey through the flavors of our city, First City Hospitality invites you to indulge in the best of southern hospitality and cuisine. Join us, and let us delight your senses, one delectable experience at a time.