We’re hiring an Assistant Shift Manager in Fort Collins, CO! This role requires 21+ years of age, 35+ hours per week and is predominantly mid-afternoon through evenings Wednesdays-Sundays, with the need to be flexible with potential other days for holidays, peak times or shift coverage(s) for other employees.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll run day-to-day operations, production, gift packaging, lead a team, and help create an amazing customer experience (plus… you get to work with chocolate, ice cream and confections).
✨ Competitive pay + incentives – Avg.: ($23-$36/hr. Growth opportunities
✨ Kilwins Chocolate, Fudge, and Ice Cream is a celebrated confectionery brand, beloved for its handmade chocolates, rich original-recipe ice cream, and signature fudge crafted fresh daily in-store. We’re looking for a positive, growth-minded and hands-on and creative Assistant Store Manager to lead our Fort Collins Team. This is a unique opportunity to manage a team, delight customers, and become a confection artisan, producing our gourmet treats with training provided by Kilwins.
Assistant Store Manager
Job Type: ¾ Time to Full-time
Compensation:
Competitive annual pay with performance incentives
As the Assistant Store Manager, you will:
Leadership: Recruit, train, and lead a team of enthusiastic staff, ensuring exceptional customer service that reflects Kilwins’ values.
Managing the details and guiding entry-level staff is a coaching strength and must.
Craft Kilwins’ iconic treats, including gourmet caramel apples, hand-paddled fudge, hand-dipped chocolates, graham crackers, shortbread cookies, pretzel rods, corns, brittles, caramel apples and more. Training will be provided to ensure you master our signature recipes.
Operations Management: Oversee daily store operations, including inventory, scheduling, and ensuring a clean, organized, and visually appealing store. Case and store cleanliness is a must. Deadlines change, and there are lots of moving parts. You must be flexible and have the ability to pivot, while not losing sight of the details.
Gift Packaging/Presentation/Visual Merchandising: Amazing attention to detail, beautiful gift packaging and the drive to merchandise is a must. Sales Performance: Drive sales growth by meeting and exceeding revenue targets and implementing creative promotional strategies.
Customer Experience:
Create a warm, inviting atmosphere for guests, addressing concerns and ensuring each visit is memorable.
Community Engagement: Foster relationships within the Northern Colorado community through events, partnerships, and promotions to enhance Kilwins’ local presence.
Compliance: Maintain adherence to company policies, health and safety standards, and local regulations.
Experience:
3-5 years of retail or food service management experience, ideally in a customer-facing role.
Customer Focus: Dedication to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
Sales Acumen: Success in meeting sales goals and executing promotional strategies.
Organizational Skills: Strong multitasking and time management abilities.
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required; Competitive pay with performance incentives
Comprehensive training in crafting gourmet confections
Opportunities for career advancement within a growing brand
A fun, hands-on, and dynamic work environment. Who doesn't love ice cream and chocolate!?
Be part of a brand celebrated for quality, tradition, and community
com detailing your management experience, enthusiasm for becoming a Kilwins confection artisan, favorite ice cream, and let me know why you’re the perfect fit for this sweet opportunity!
Kilwins Chocolate, Fudge, and Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer
~ We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.