Retail Team Member – Openers & Closers (18+)

Location: St. Armands Circle, Sarasota, FL

Pay:$15.00/hour + tips

Love chocolate, ice cream, and making people smile?

At Kilwins, we've been creating sweet memories since 1947. From handcrafted chocolates and fresh fudge to premium ice cream and caramel apples, every guest visit is an opportunity to brighten someone's day.

Our Lauderdale-by-the-Sea store welcomes both locals and visitors exploring the boutiques and restaurants around Anglin's Square or heading to the iconic fishing pier and beachfront. Every day brings new faces, new stories, and opportunities to create memorable experiences.

If you enjoy working with people, staying busy, and being part of a team that takes pride in genuine hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

No two shifts are exactly alike! You may:

• Welcome every guest with genuine hospitality.

• Scoop premium ice cream and serve handcrafted treats.

• Package chocolates, fudge, caramel apples, and gifts.

• Keep displays full, clean, and inviting.

• Help prepare the store for opening and closing.

• Maintain a clean, organized, food-safe environment.

• Jump in wherever the team needs you to create an exceptional guest experience.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for dependable people who enjoy working together, take pride in their work, and create memorable experiences for every guest.

To be successful in this role, you should:

• Be at least 18 years of age.

• Have reliable transportation.

• Be available for opening and closing shifts.

• Be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Be comfortable working closing shifts that may extend past 11:00 p.m.

• Enjoy working in a fast-paced, guest-focused environment.

• Be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 30 pounds.

Who Thrives Here?

You'll probably love working at Kilwins if you:

• Naturally enjoy making people smile.

• Show up when you say you will.

• Take pride in doing quality work.

• Prefer staying busy over standing still.

• Work well as part of a team.

• Like learning new things.

• Believe every guest deserves a memorable experience.

Pay & Perks

We believe work should be rewarding. We offer:

• $15.00/hour + tips

• Paid training

• Flexible scheduling

• Employee discounts

• A fun, supportive team environment

• Opportunities to learn, grow, and develop with Kilwins

Availability Matters

Retail is at its busiest when everyone else is enjoying their time off.

Because of that, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is an essential part of this position. Our team shares opening and closing responsibilities to ensure every guest receives the warm, welcoming Kilwins experience we're known for.

Every Scoop Creates a Memory

Whether it's a family vacation, a stroll through Anglin's Square, a visit to the fishing pier, or simply a stop for ice cream after dinner, our guests come to Kilwins to celebrate life's sweetest moments.

If you're excited to create those moments while working alongside a team that enjoys what they do, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and help us spread a little happiness—one scoop, one smile, and one guest at a time.