Budtender Full Time (Starbuds)

About the role

As a Budtender, you play an integral role in providing exceptional customer service, offering in-depth product knowledge, and ensuring a positive and educational shopping experience for our valued customers. Your enthusiasm for cannabis products, dedication to compliance, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment contribute to our mission of promoting responsible and informed consumption.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service and Product Expertise (50%)
  • Extend a warm and professional welcome to customers, attentively listening to their unique preferences and requirements
  • Offer expert insights and personalized product recommendations tailored to individual preferences and usage scenarios
  • Educate customers about the advantages, potential effects, and safe consumption methods of diverse cannabis products, ensuring they make informed choices
• Store Operations and Compliance (30%)
  • Uphold the appeal of our store environment, keeping it neat and visually enticing, and maintaining well-organized product displays
  • Stay updated on industry trends, the latest product releases, and ever-evolving regulations to provide accurate and timely information to customers
  • Efficiently manage cash transactions and utilize our point-of-sale system for streamlined sales processing
  • Demonstrate unwavering adherence to all company policies and procedures, ensuring full compliance with state and local regulations
• Communication and Team Collaboration (20%)
  • Collaborate seamlessly with your fellow team members to cultivate a positive, customer-centric work atmosphere
  • Provide valuable support to the Management Team in various store activities and operations, including customer assistance, checkouts, and cash handling
  • Embrace other duties as assigned by the Management Team to ensure a cohesive and efficient team dynamic

Please note that the percentage allocations are a general estimate and may vary based on business needs and priorities. Additional duties may be required as needed to support overall operations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Previous experience in a retail or customer service role is preferred
• Knowledge of cannabis and its products is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in cash handling and accurate basic math calculations
• Reliable, punctual, and possesses a strong work ethic

Working Conditions

• Ability to lift 25 lbs. or more multiple times per day
• Stores are open 7 days a week from 8:00 am – 11:45 pm (varying by location), nights, weekends & holidays
• The schedule will vary depending on the needs of the business

Pay

$16.37 per hour plus tips

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care
• Voluntary Life
• EAP
• 401(k) Match

As a tipped industry, tips are and can be variable as a result of many factors, including shift availability, schedule, full-time/part-time status, hours of operations, weekends/nights, and specific dispensary. Our wage range is a realistic representation of the overall earnings opportunity when joining the Vireo Health of Rocky Mountain team, which includes prominent banners such as Star Buds, LivWell, and EveryDay Weed.