DEMO HOST - WEEKEND POSITION

Stew Leonard's•Farmingdale, NY

13h•$18 - $19

About The Position

The Demos Host/Hostess interacts with customers at service bars throughout the store, including Bakery, BBQ, Coffee, Deli, Demo, Fish, Ice Cream, Meat, and Produce, by handing out product samples, answering questions, and suggesting product pairings. The role may also manage pop-up stations as needed. This is an entry-level position; no prior experience is required. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and able to handle different types of food without restrictions. The host/hostess sets up their designated section, maintains product demonstrations throughout the day in coordination with the department’s replenishment needs, greets and engages customers, learns about products across departments, and cleans equipment used for products. Team members are expected to follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations and contribute to a welcoming, supportive, and efficient store environment. The role requires frequent walking, standing, reaching, and bending, with occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds. The posting describes the position as full-time hourly, with estimated pay of $18.00–$18.50 depending on qualifications and experience. The weekend schedule is specified in the job title, but exact working hours are not provided.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Entry-level position; no prior experience is required.
Enthusiastic and personable personality.
Excellent customer service skills.
Good oral communication skills.
Ability to follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
Ability to safely use tools and equipment used in daily department operations.
Self-motivated.
Able to handle different types of food without restrictions.
Able to frequently walk, stand, reach, and bend, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up the designated section for the day.
Maintain product demonstrations throughout the day and work with the department to replenish products.
Hand out samples and answer customer questions about products.
Offer recommendations about product pairings.
Manage pop-up stations as needed.
Greet customers and engage them in conversation.
Learn about different items in each department.
Clean equipment used for products.
Follow health, sanitation, and safety regulations.
Collaborate with team members and assist where needed.
Represent the store positively in interactions with customers and team members.