Purdys Chocolatier Hiring for Casual Chocolate Connoisseur, Rideau Centre at Ottawa, ON Full Time

Are you ready for a taste of the one of Canada’s Top Employers? Purdys Chocolatier is delighted to have been voted by our employees as one of the Canada’s Best Employers. This esteemed award is a testament to the rich texture of our history and our more than 100 years of dedication to quality, trust, tradition, and innovation. The Purdys difference is that we truly recognize the value of our people.

We reward you with competitive compensation, recognition for your achievements, opportunities for ongoing training to grow professionally and personally, delicious perks, and much, much more. 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 Casual Chocolate Sales Connoisseur to join the sales team at our exciting shop at Rideau Centre!

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, evening, weekday, and weekend). Hours are estimated to be up to 16 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 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! Purdys Chocolatier recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal education and paid employment. Applicants who present an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience will be considered and are encouraged to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Purdys Chocolatier, but due to the volume of applications received, we are only able to contact those applicants who have been selected for an interview. No phone calls please. Purdys Chocolatier is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us via email at resumes@purdys.com

Job Type: Casual