Find & Apply For Retail Sales Associate Jobs in Solvang, California

Downtown Solvang, CA Part-time | Evenings, Weekend and Holiday availability required Do you alphabetize your spice rack for fun? Love a good garlic pun? Feel at home with a label maker in one hand and a ring light in the other? You might just be our next Spice Geek! We're Solvang Spice Merchant; a quirky, inclusive, bustling spice shop in the heart of Solvang. We're on the hunt for enthusiastic, personable humans with a flair for customer service and a love of storytelling; especially the kind that happens on TikTok, Instagram, and right at the spice counter.

What You'll Do:

Greet and assist customers with warmth and humor Learn & share fun facts about spices, blends, and flavor pairings (don't worry — we'll train you) Ring up sales, restock shelves, and help keep the shop looking sharp Participate in creating fun social media content (you'll never be forced to dance… unless you want to) Bring your own spice to the shop's personality. We're all about character

Who You Are:

Friendly, upbeat, and great with people A little nerdy (okay, a lot nerdy), whether you love culinary science, D&D, or musical theater Social media fluent: you're comfortable in front of a camera and maybe even have a favorite filter Reliable, organized, and okay with tasks like labeling and tidying (bonus points if you enjoy it) Teamwork makes dreamwork, so they say. At our shop, your close connection to the rest of the team is one of your greatest assets

Bonus Points If:

You've worked in retail or hospitality You can passionately defend your favorite spice You've ever cried tears of joy over perfect cinnamon You already have a

Food Handler's Card Perks:

Generous employee discount (trust us, you'll want it) A supportive, fun team that celebrates weird trivia and nerdy jokes Creative freedom and a chance to help shape the shop's voice and content Occasional snacks and never-ending debates about the superiority of smoked paprika Boring, yet important stuff like matching 401k and

PTO To Apply:

Send us your resume and a short note about your favorite spice and why it deserves more respect. Bonus points if you include a meme, video, or social handle you love, especially if it's your own. Please only apply via this ad or email taylor@solvangspice.com. Please do not apply in person or via social media.

Pay:

From $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 10.0 - 30.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off

Work Location:

In person