Sales Interpreter - Raleigh Tavern Bakery

About the role

The Raleigh Tavern Bakery is a key part of Colonial Williamsburg, a historic and educational institution dedicated to preserving and interpreting 18th-century Williamsburg, Virginia. The bakery, located in the heart of the Historic Area, offers a variety of baked goods and refreshments, including freshly baked treats, soups, and sandwiches.

Responsibilities

• Courteously greets customers and provides information about the purpose and use of products.
• Promotes and sells merchandise by assisting customers with selections.
• Performs cashiering duties.
• Replenishes and checks in stock.
• Interprets the history of 18th-century Williamsburg and the colony of Virginia at Historic Area Stores.
• Participates in on-the-job and selling skills training programs.
• Works outdoors, as required, in all weather conditions.
• Maintains sanitary standards with food, bagging and packaging products for sale.

Requirements

• 3 - 6 months public contact and/or sales experience.
• Ability to assist the public in a pleasant and courteous manner generally gained through completion of a high school diploma/G.E.D.
• Knowledge of Colonial Williamsburg and 18th-century history.
• Ability to: Research and document interpretive information, Contribute to team effort, Operate equipment critical to the operation, Handle money accurately, Good arithmetic skills.
• Physical requirements include, but are not limited to: Transporting up to 100 pounds, Working while standing for long periods, Lifting, bending, stooping, Extensive use of stairs.

Expectations

• Maintain an upbeat attitude and a positive, enthusiastic mindset.
• Greet guests, employees, managers, and supervisors with a warm smile and friendly demeanor.
• Treat everyone with respect and work cooperatively with all colleagues and management.
• Report to work as scheduled and on time.
• Adhere to established uniform and appearance policies.
• Perform assigned tasks accurately and on time.

Compensation

The compensation for this position ranges from $14.42 to $21.63 per hour, based on factors such as the selected candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and the specific requirements of the role. This is a non-exempt position, eligible to receive overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).