We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented, and dependable individual to join our team as a Chocolate Bar Tender & Workshop Host at our artisan chocolate factory and retail shop. This hybrid role combines retail and hospitality duties with hands-on participation in chocolate-making workshops, ensuring visitors enjoy an engaging and memorable experience.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome and assist customers in the retail shop, providing knowledgeable recommendations about our chocolate bars, confections, and cacao products.
• Operate the point-of-sale system, process transactions, and maintain accurate cash handling.
• Serve chocolate drinks, samples, and tasting flights to customers.
• Lead or assist in hands-on chocolate-making workshops, providing clear instructions and engaging storytelling about cacao, chocolate production, and our farm-to-bar process.
• Ensure workshop spaces are clean, organized, and fully stocked before and after each session.
• Support chocolate production tasks when needed (molding, wrapping, packaging, labeling).
• Maintain shop cleanliness and presentation standards.
• Assist with inventory management and restocking.

Requirements:

• Prior customer service, hospitality, or retail experience preferred.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and leading interactive sessions in both English and Spanish.
• Interest in chocolate, food, or culinary arts a plus (training provided).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional demeanor.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work weekends and holidays as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 15 kg.

Work Environment & Schedule

• Full-time, 48 hours per week. 6 days per week, including weekends, with one day off during the week.
• Workshop schedules may vary, including occasional evenings for special events.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage plus performance bonuses.
• Staff discount on chocolate products.
• On-the-job training in chocolate-making and cacao education.

How to Apply
Please send your CV and a brief introduction about why you would be a great fit to info@bluevalleychocolate.com