Part-time Historical Area Retail Sales Worker - Colonial Williamsburg Retail

Job Description

The Retail Sales worker provides general customer service and assistance to guests along with interpretative information about each individual shop and its product assortment, as well as processing sales transactions. The Retail Sales Interpreter is responsible for stocking and inventorying products as well as maintaining the appearance and cleanliness of the retail location. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

Compensation Data

COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $15.00 to $15.00. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Responsibilities

• This position is a costumed position, and the Retail Sales Interpreter must dress in 18th century costume, provided by the Costume Design Center and follow proper costuming guidelines
• Greets and introduces the guest to the store location as well as providing orientation information regarding the property in its entirety
• Assists guests in product selection through anticipating their needs and providing product interpretation that creates a desire purchase
• Ability to initiate guest interaction through game play and demonstrations
• Shares 18th century history in a fun and immersive way to diverse audiences
• Ensure product is wrapped or repackaged for presentation in 18th century shop locations, stocked o appropriate levels and replenishes and arranges items as needed to maintain appearance
• Operates register, handles cash, process credit card transactions, and special orders
• Responsible for cash handling, safe verifications, and preparing deposits
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, works as part of a team
• Adheres to cash handling policies and procedures
• Ensures security of company assets and a safe work environment through daily maintenance and housekeeping
• Ability to work in multiple stores as well as across multiple store groups.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, ability and willingness to learn 18th century daily communication and facts
• Ability to work outside in various weather conditions and in all seasons regardless of pollen and dust
• Ability to climb stairs in the course of daily work
• Ability to work on various surfaces (wooden floors, oyster shells, loose soil, cobble stone, concrete, bricks)
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Previous cash handling experience preferred
• Basic math and counting skills required
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs. (some locations pushing carts in excess of 75lbs.)
• Must be available to work flexible hours including evening, weekends and holidays

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.