SEASONAL Part-Time Retail Salesperson

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. Seasonal retail associate Traverse City, MI · Seasonal · Part-time or full-time
American Spoon is looking for warm, food-loving people to join our Traverse City store team for the season. Whether you're a teacher, student, retiree, or simply looking for meaningful seasonal work — if you love great food and great conversation, we'd love to meet you.
Deliver exceptional, relationship-driven customer service that reflects the American Spoon brand
Act as a brand ambassador — sharing your genuine enthusiasm for our products, our story, and the local ingredients behind them
Educate customers and fellow staff about our preserves, nut butters, and locally sourced ingredients
Stock and merchandise the sales floor and stock room, keeping everything organized and beautifully presented
Maintain a clean, welcoming store environment at all times
Complete sales transactions accurately using a tablet-based point-of-sale system — comfort with everyday technology and touchscreen devices is essential
A genuine passion for food, cooking, and Michigan's locally grown produce
An energetic, team-oriented attitude with high personal standards
Experience working directly with the public — in retail, hospitality, or a similar setting
Previous specialty or small-shop retail experience is a plus, but not required
Availability on both weekdays and weekends, with Sunday availability especially important
A commitment to quality and an unwillingness to cut corners
We're a small company with big standards — and our store teams are the heart of how we connect with our customers.
16-17 Hourly Wage