Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry is Hiring a Part-Time Store Associate in Brooklyn

Yun Hai Taiwanese Pantry (www.yunhai.shop) is a specialty food shop for Taiwanese and Chinese cooking, featured on magazines such as Bon Appetit and Eater. We started out as an e-commerce business in 2019 and opened our brick & mortar shop store in June 2022 in East Williamsburg at 170 Montrose Ave.

We are seeking a Part-Time Store Associate with 2-3 days of availability across both weekdays and weekends. We are looking for someone who can commit to working with us for at least 6-months. Please note that we are not accepting weekend-only or weekday-only applicants at the moment.

The ideal candidate is passionate about Taiwanese food, outgoing and enjoys getting to meet new customers, and has a high standard of cleanliness and organization. We are looking for people who have a natural sense of curiosity, likes to take the initiative, and wants to build help us build a community around the store.

Responsibilities include:

Customer service

• Learn and share in-depth stories and product knowledge about our Taiwanese food offerings
• Demonstrate a keen awareness of customer needs, offering tailored product suggestions
• Initiate and conduct product sampling sessions to help customers experience our products firsthand
• Help customers check out using a POS system in a quick and friendly manner

Merchandising & Inventory duties

• Ensure product shelves are well-stocked and tidy
• Move and organize products between the storefront and storage area
• Conduct regular inventory counts
• Receive and inspect product deliveries

Store maintenance

• Store opening & closing duties, such as daily cleaning and locking up
• Sweep and clean store shelves, windows, floors, counters, and other surfaces
• Be the point of contact for repairs and maintenance needs
• Helping out with occasional store events
• Other ad-hoc responsibilities

Required Qualifications:

• Available to work 3-4 shifts a week (including both weekend + weekday) for at least 6+ months
• Able to lift 20+ lb boxes (a handtruck is provided)
• Passion and interest in Taiwanese cooking
• An eye for cleanliness and organization
• Friendly and outgoing personality

Preferred Qualifications:

• Customer-facing experience in retail, food service, or customer service
• Familiarity and comfort with numbers, for managing inventory, reordering from vendors, resolving customer payment issues
• Familiarity with Mandarin

Store Associates will be paid hourly.

Please apply with a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and why you'd be a good fit. Apply directly or email HR [at] yunhai.shop. Please note that applications will only be considered if a cover letter is included.

Thank you!