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Full Time Assistant Manager Specialty Retail


Job Location:

Lexington, KY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 17 - 19
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • Caring Local Owners
  • Shift Tea & Product Samples
  • Employee discounts
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
Job Description

Do you have a passion for flavors aromas and leading a team to create unforgettable customer experiences If youre a foodie (or a tea-ie) at heart love helping others and have experience in retail or restaurants we want YOU to be our Assistant Manager!

Step into our store and surround yourself with the irresistible scents of spices teas and gourmet blends from around the world. As the Assistant Manager youll play a key role in helping the owner and manager to guide our team delight our guests and ensure smooth store operations.

What Youll Do:
  • Lead by example providing exceptional guest service and fostering a warm inviting store atmosphere.
  • Become an expert in our unique spice blends and teas to confidently share product knowledge and inspire guests.
  • Blend package and label products accurately and efficiently including custom spice blends and teas
  • Operate and promote our to-go tea bar and train other staff to do the same.
  • Merchandise our products creating a beautifully presented and organized store.
  • Oversee daily store operations on your shifts including opening/closing procedures and point-of-sale functions.
  • Assist owner and manager with inventory management.
  • Collaborate with the manager and owner to deliver on sales goals
What Were Looking For:
  • Experience in a retail restaurant or customer-focused environment. Leadership experience preferred.
  • A passion for food flavor and creating memorable experiences.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
  • A positive team-oriented attitude with a hands-on approach.
  • Tech-savvy and comfortable using point-of-sale and operating systems.
  • Flexibility to work weekends and holidays as needed.
Compensation: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour



We create and share the experience every day! Life is better lived with a little spice.

The Spice & Tea Exchange was founded in 2008 by a group of talented individuals with a passion for life and food. What started as a small shop St. Augustine Florida has quickly grown into a nation-wide franchise powered by flavor passionate franchise owners and a desire to bring flavorful ingredients to your kitchen. Our franchise owners are the #1 REASON for what we do and our team is a close-knit family youd enjoy sitting with around the dinner table.

Creating & sharing the experience of a more flavorful life is the mission and cornerstone of our business in which we strive to provide guests with quality products and flavorful memories. We offer a high-quality diverse assortment of products in a sensory shopping experience. One step into our shops will kick your senses into high-gear as you open the jars and smell explore recipes and speak with our knowledgeable staff about your culinary interests.

At The Spice & Tea Exchange we are committed to our mission. If you have a desire to inspire coworkers and customers we may have a place for you at the table!


This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location and not to The Spice & Tea Exchange Corporate.


Required Experience:

Manager


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