What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Shift Leader - Seeking Retirees! position at Kilwins Chocolates Franchise?
Seasonal Part-Time · Downtown Petoskey
Love People? Love Chocolate? This One's for You.
Shift Leader at Kilwins — lead a young crew, stay active, have fun · $18/hour tips
Pay$18/hr tips
SeasonSummer 2025
HoursNights & weekends
TypeSeasonal part-time
You've spent decades knowing how to get things done and bring out the best in people. Now imagine doing that surrounded by hand-crafted chocolate and a team of enthusiastic young people who genuinely need someone like you.
Why retirees thrive here
- You've managed people, projects, or households for years — shift leadership comes naturally to someone with your experience
- Stay active, social, and engaged all summer long in the heart of downtown Petoskey
- Be the steady, experienced presence that a young team really benefits from — your patience and perspective matter
- Supplement retirement income with great hourly pay plus tips
- Work in one of Northern Michigan's most beloved and cheerful environments — there's a reason people drive hours to visit Kilwins
What you'll do on a shift
- Open or close the store and set the tone for the team
- Lead team members through chocolate-making, fudge, and ice cream — we train you on all of it
- Welcome customers, share the Kilwins story, and make sure every guest leaves smiling
- Keep the store clean, stocked, and looking its best
No experience required — just bring
- A warm personality and genuine enjoyment of working with people of all ages
- Reliability and a good attitude — the team counts on you
- The patience and calm that comes with life experience
- Enthusiasm for sweets is a definite bonus
Retirement doesn't have to mean slowing down.
Smoke-free workplace · Equal opportunity employer
Salary : $18