Job Opportunities
A Vermont Family Company since 1983. Vermont is more than an address for Lake Champlain Chocolates. It's home — where we live, who we are, and how we do business. It's also where we make our chocolates — right here by the shores of Lake Champlain. And from the first truffle in 1983 to present day, Vermont has inspired us to take a craftsman’s approach to chocolate: creativity, patience, and mastery.
Our amazing team makes Lake Champlain Chocolates a great place to work! Sweet benefits include generous paid time off, paid holidays, medical insurance, free dental insurance, 401K match, company events, and lots of free chocolate! Lake Champlain Chocolates uses business as a force for good. We listen, learn, and adapt to ensure that we provide an equitable and inclusive work environment where all people experience belonging, opportunity, respect, and dignity. We seek team members who want to join us in that effort.
Join us in our pursuit of extraordinary chocolate moments!
Current Openings at Lake Champlain Chocolates:
• RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE & BARISTA - STOWE
• RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE & BARISTA - PINE STREET
Retail Store Associate & Barista - Stowe
Who: You’re someone who thrives in a teamwork environment and is motivated to create an exceptional in-store experience for the diverse community of chocolate-lovers who visit our Vermont locations!
What: Join the team at our newest location and bring joy to our amazing customers. You’ll spend your days with a great group of co-workers, boxing up truffles, learning all about chocolate, educating customers, and making life-altering hot chocolates. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some of the best chocolate and ice cream around! Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you receive the training you need to delight and impress our guests. You need to bring a passion for chocolate, curiosity for learning, flexibility in a safe & fast-paced environment, and cooperation with team members.
Where: 78 South Main Street, Stowe, VT
Education & Knowledge Required: High School student or graduate or equivalent
Plusses: Prior cashier experience, experience working on a team in a retail setting or in food service.
Currently Seeking: 2 Seasonal Full-Time Employees & 2 Seasonal Part-Time Employees
Seasonal Full-Time Schedule: You will be regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week at our Stowe store between July and November. Your schedule may include evening/closing shift hours and may vary to suit your scheduling needs and the needs of the store. Some weekend work will be required since weekends are typically our busiest times. Once a month, each store conducts a monthly inventory count, and many select retail employees are expected to assist in this important work.
Seasonal Part-Time Schedule: You will be regularly scheduled to work between 8-24 hours per week at our Stowe store between July and November. Your schedule may include evening/closing shift hours and may vary to suit your scheduling needs and the needs of the store. Some weekend work will be required since weekends are typically our busiest times. Once a month, each store conducts a monthly inventory count, and many select retail employees are expected to assist in this important work.
Pay Details: Hourly, Non-Exempt, $15.00/hour starting pay + tips, accrued paid sick time off, and sweet chocolate perks!
Retail Store Associate & Barista - Pine Street
Who: You’re someone who thrives in a teamwork environment and is motivated to create an exceptional in-store experience for the diverse community of chocolate-lovers who visit our Vermont locations!
What: Join our team and bring joy to our amazing customers. You’ll spend your days with a great group of co-workers, boxing up truffles, learning all about chocolate, educating customers, and making life-altering hot chocolates. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy some of the best chocolate and ice cream around! Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you receive the training you need to delight and impress our guests. You need to bring a passion for chocolate, curiosity for learning, flexibility in a safe & fast-paced environment, and cooperation with team members.
Where: 750 Pine Street, Burlington, VT
Education & Knowledge Required: High School student or graduate or equivalent; excellent communication skills.
Plusses: Prior cashier experience; experience working on a team in a retail setting or in food service, experience coaching, presenting, or educating.
Currently Seeking: 1 Regular Part Time Employee
Schedule: Your regular schedule will vary between 18-29 hours per week (depending on your availability and the staffing needs of the Pine Street store) and will include leading chocolate tastings. Some weekend work will be required since weekends are typically our busiest times. During the summer months, we extend our hours, so some evening shifts may also be required. Once a month, each store conducts a monthly inventory count, and many select retail employees are expected to assist in this important work.
Pay Details: Hourly, Non-Exempt, $15.00-$15.50/hour starting pay + tips, 3 paid holidays, accrued CTO and benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, discounted gym membership, and more), and sweet chocolate perks!
Lake Champlain Chocolates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, place of birth, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, crime victim status, health coverage status, HIV status, military or veteran status, and any other protected classification under applicable federal, state or local protected class.