Lead Budtender

We are looking for a Lead Budtenderto join the team at Backcountry Cannabis in beautiful Crested Butte. Could it be you?

As a Lead Budtender you will first and foremost be expected to provide exceptional customer service to all of our customers. You are a key member of the team and will be expected to help drive sales in the store while leading the team. This position will act as the Manager on Duty when the General Manager is not available.

General

• General budtending and cashiering duties including assisting customers or other employees with their product selection, updating inventory, and processing payment transactions
• Model superior service that consistently exceeds our customer’s expectations
• Promote a work environment that is positive, customer-service oriented, and compliant
• Act as the MOD when the General Manager is not present
• Open and close the store
• Assist in training of all new employees and the re-training of existing employees when needed
• Provide motivation and keep employee morale high
• Oversee the team’s lunches, breaks, and shift changes
• Ensure all menus including instore and online are up to date
• Responsible for driving sales and customer experience though effective merchandising, stocking, scheduling, coaching, and new product training
• Support manager in communicating and implementing all company direction
• Communicate to management any issues regarding customers, employees and operations
• Problem solve for customer and employee issues based on business needs, with minimal supervision or direction
• Accurate reporting of inventory in both the current POS and METRC through sales uploads, adjustment and transfers
• All other duties as assigned

Inventory

• Monitor the METRC account daily to ensure accurate records
• Establish par levels for inventories items
• Define inventory counting requirements (items that need to be counted and when)
• Supervise Inventory to ensure inventory is organized, accurate and accounted for 24/7
• Decide the appropriate item mix for retail floor while following FIFO process (eliminate products not moving as needed)
• All other responsibilities to maintain a compliant, efficient, and profitable operation

Job Requirements

• At least 2+ years of retail experience
• At least 2+ years of leadership experience in similar role
• Must be able to communicate written and verbally in English
• Cash handling experience is preferred; must be able to do basic math as needed for customer transaction
• Must have availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Must have or be able to acquire a Colorado MED badge
• Regular and on-time attendance
• Ability to motivate and lead a team of peers
• Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits of Working Here:

• Company sponsored health, dental and vision plans
• Paid time off, holiday and sick leave
• Employee discount
• Employee Assistance Program

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Were you referred by an employee? If so, who?

Experience:

• retail: 2 years (Required)
• leadership: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Colorado MED badge (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Crested Butte, CO 81224 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Crested Butte, CO 81224: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person