Cannabis Budtender - Full time

Bud's Goods + Provisions•Worcester, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Bud's Goods & Provisions is seeking a full-time Cannabis Budtender to join their team. The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years old, pass a background check, and possess a passion for cannabis. This role involves ensuring guests feel comfortable, accurately processing transactions, and educating them on various cannabis products. The Budtender will maintain a clean and organized store environment, assist with inventory management, and adhere to all local and state regulations regarding cannabis sales. A strong understanding of cannabis products, consumption methods, and storage is essential. The position requires excellent customer service skills, the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and flexibility in scheduling, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience in a retail or hospitality setting is required.

Requirements

All candidates MUST be age 21 or over
Successfully complete a background check
Effective in delivering a truly distinctive and hospitable guest experience
A profound understanding of the required procedures to ensure that Bud's Goods & Provisions remains in compliance with all local, Department of Health and Cannabis Control Commission regulations
An enthusiastic self-starter who can prioritize tasks, assist others and achieve maximum efficiency
Skilled in Microsoft Office applications and moderately tech-savvy-to troubleshoot minor issues
Proficient cash handling, math skills and attention to detail
Customer-oriented with outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
Strong community awareness with the ability to connect with a diverse population
Behavior management skills including the ability to remain effective and levelheaded under pressure
At least 2 years of experience in a retail or hospitality setting
All employees must be at least 21 years of age and pass a comprehensive background check

Nice To Haves

Multilingual a Plus

Responsibilities

Ensure each guest feels comfortable by greeting and checking them in a timely manner and accurately performing transactions through the POS system
Maintain an advanced understanding of all products to dispense cannabis and cannabis products that are tailored to each individual guest
Take time to educate guests on the varieties of cannabis and cannabis-infused products
Actively listen to each guest to provide the highest possible level of service
Maintain a clean, safe, and well merchandised store environment
Assist as needed in inventory receiving, management, labeling, packaging, and re-stocking
Dispensing cannabis and cannabis products following strict guidelines to remain in compliance with Cannabis Control Commission regulations at all times
Becoming well-versed in Metrc and in using a point of sale (POS) to complete transactions
Having an advanced expressive knowledge of cannabis and cannabis products and all the different consumption methods and storage requirements of all products on the menu
Accurately making change for guests and following money handling protocols to manage a cash till and POS station
Providing upbeat, engaging and efficient assistance to guests on the sales floor to maintain the flow of guests while providing optimal guest service
Keeping the sales floor clean and organized
Assisting with the opening and closing procedures
Awareness of and communication about inventory levels and ensuring consistent availability to guests
Performing additional tasks as directed by the Retail Management team
Ability to stand for long hours, up to a 10-hour shift
Effectively work in a retail or hospitality setting by having at least 2 years of experience
Work successfully and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Mindful of guest flow and communicate any issues to Retail Management
Safety awareness at all times
Ability to work outside in various weather conditions as needed