Assistant Manager, Specialty Retail

Job overview

The Assistant Manager, Specialty Retail role is onsite in Lexington, VA, with compensation of $17–$19 per hour. The Spice & Tea Exchange of Lexington sells spices, teas, and gourmet blends and focuses on guest experiences. This role supports the owner and manager by guiding the store team, serving guests, and helping daily operations run smoothly. It also contributes to sales goals through product knowledge, merchandising, inventory support, and accurate product preparation.

What you'll do

• Lead by example in guest service
• share product knowledge about spice blends and teas
• blend, package, and label products
• operate and promote the to-go tea bar and train staff
• merchandise products
• oversee opening, closing, and point-of-sale tasks
• assist with inventory
• support sales goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

assistant manager

specialty retail

retail operations

customer service

guest experience

spices

tea

merchandising

inventory

point of sale

lexington va

the spice & tea exchange

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employee discounts, paid time off, training and development, advancement opportunities, and shift tea and product samples.

Why this role

Includes shift tea and product samples, employee discounts, paid time off, training and development, and advancement opportunities.

About the employer

The Spice & Tea Exchange of Lexington is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Specialty Food Retailers. Sector: 44.