Lead Budtender

The Fire Station, LLC

The Fire Station (TFS) operates as a series of Marijuana Establishments within the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. TFS holds valid state and municipal operating licenses and strives to exceed compliance standards at the highest level. Beginning in 2019 with less than ten employees, our business is now growing rapidly and welcomes new employees who are interested in a career in the cannabis industry. As a Marijuana Retail Establishment, our operations involve welcoming customers 21 + years of age into our establishment to view and purchase high quality marijuana products. A team of employees all work together to provide customers with top notch customer service and cannabis knowledge to aid them in their cannabis experience. 

Job Title: Lead Budtender

Job Description 

Roles - The Lead Budtenders are the company’s interface with the public and oversee all budtender staff. Lead Budtenders ensure that customer flow is adequate on the sales floor and budtenders are performing their duties properly. They are in charge of monitoring direct sales transactions and any customer transaction issues. They offer advice and service to customers and provide direction on which products will suit their needs. Lead budtenders will focus on keeping products restocked throughout their shift as well as perform cash drops when managers are unable to do so.

Responsibilities 

• Responsible for overseeing budtenders, reception and security performance; overall flow of customers
• Completes and approves of sales transactions, recommends products to customers
• Monitors product quantities, labeling, and restocking activities
• Responsible for assisting with facility compliance by enforcing proper rules and standards with inventory restocking and completing transactions
• Ensure that products being sold to customers match the METRC and related tracking information associated with that product.  
• Frequently communicates with customers regarding their experiences; listen to feedback on products from customers, and detail the feedback provided to the general manager and buying manager
• Count cash drawers at the beginning and end of the day, and then report to the GM or Lead budtender for end of day reconciling
• Responsible for keeping the budroom display shelves and workspace clean and representable for customers
• Occasionally asked to train new TFS staff on policies, procedures, and job shadowing 

Required Skills/Abilities 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical, mathematical and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Works well under pressure and deadlines, ability to multitask
• Must have excellent cash handling abilities

Education & Experience 

• Must have adequate cannabis product knowledge
• Must have at least 1 year of experience with POS systems
• High school education required, higher education preferred
• Must have at least 1 year of retail experience 

Work Environment 

• State & Municipal Law - TFS operates in full compliance with all rules and regulations enforced by the State of Michigan’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA) and Marihuana Regulatory Agency (MRA). Further, TFS operates in full compliance with the rules and regulations of each municipality they are located within. To operate in compliance with such rules and regulations, employees are required to follow all policies created and enforced by and within TFS facilities. 
• Prolonged periods standing at a sales counter and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds at a time
• Must be able to remain calm and collected in a busy retail environment
• May have to perform job duties outside of the facility if offering curbside services

Job Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age 
• Must have NO felony convictions
• Satisfactory background check
• Valid form of government issued photo identification 
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds

Work Schedule

• Up to 40 hours per week, shifts may vary
• Retail locations are typically open between the hours of 9 am to 9 pm 7 days a week including most holidays.  

Classification

Full Time Non-Exempt

Salary/Wage & Benefits

Pay starting at $17.00 per hour plus tips 

Non-Exempt employees are eligible for the following benefits: 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual 
• Medical, Dental, Vision with BCBSM (After 90 day probationary period)
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance Options 
• 401(k) plan with up to a 3% company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Pet Insurance Options
• Employee Discounts and Recognition Programs

EOE Statement: TFS is committed and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. TFS does not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status of any qualified applicant. TFS is fully compliant with all fair employment practices and strives to create a diverse, unbiased work environment.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.