Food and Beverage Captain

If you enjoy caring for plants or like to give gardening advice to those who ask, then you will enjoy working at Winterberry Gardens. Working at our nursery offers many opportunities for those who enjoy selling, working with the general public, care of nursery stock and creating a welcoming, warm community type of atmosphere.

Our nursery and garden center focuses on the sale of plants and horticultural products to the public. In addition, Winterberry offers additional services to residential and commercial clients. Many of our customers look to our nursery for tips on how to nurture their plants, as well as product suggestions. This position is for a Greenhouse Associate and will be for the upcoming Spring 2022 Season.

The ideal candidate should be a friendly, motivated, people-oriented person, and have a customer-focused mindset at all times. Retail experience is a plus, but not required. Essential skills include: superior people skills, time management, multi-tasking in a busy environment, good listening skills, computer skills, professional phone skills, and a consistently positive attitude. Must have a reliable vehicle for transportation to and from work. Must be able to stand for long periods, and should be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

Job Responsibilities

• Customer Service First Attitude; greeting and welcoming clients.
• Be fully familiar with all Winterberry policies, programs, and events schedule.
• Work with guests in selecting annuals, tropicals, herbs and vegetables based on their needs.
• Creating beautiful annual containers.
• Plant watering and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean and organized working environment in and around the garden center.
• Unloading, stocking and pricing plants.
• Coordinate with greenhouse manager on daily tasks and assignments.

More about the job

• Availability on weekends.
• Full Time & Part Time positions available.
• Knowledge of annuals, tropicals, perennials, and trees and shrubs is preferred.
• This is a seasonal position.