Hiring: Shop Associate
JAN 12, 2026
Cultivate is looking for a tea enthusiast to join our team at the shop on Main Street.
This is an entry level position, with the intention that the selected person would have long term intentions of working with Cultivate, as there is room for growth in the role.
The trial period will be one month, with 2 to 3 shifts per week shadowing the store manager. Within 3 months the role is expected to hold up to 30 hours per week working on their own in the store, with some flexibility as to what days their shifts fall on. Wage will be negotiated based on the level of experience of the candidate and the quickness with which they learn during training.
This is a self-directed position, well suited to someone who naturally takes initiative and responsibility towards tasks. Experience with hospitality, customer service, and retail will be an asset. We welcome any level of experience with tea, and look forward to educating the successful applicant on the traditional Chinese, Japanese and Taiwanese teas in Cultivate’s collection.
The greatest perks of this position are tasting the vast wealth of teas, matcha, and hojicha we stock, collaborating with interesting people on special events, and interacting with the shop’s wonderful clientele.
Tasks will include:
- Opening and closing the shop
- Operating the POS system
- Maintaining orderliness of the tea bar and displays
- Packing teas, preparing online orders and wholesale orders
- Organizing and restocking teas and tea ware
- Cleaning
Eventual tasks will include:
- Serving Teas
- Talking to customers about teas
- Hosting tea tastings and serving tea for guests
- Visual merchandising