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:
• PACKAGING LEAD
• PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER
• RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE & BARISTA - PINE STREET
• RETAIL STORE ASSOCIATE & BARISTA - CHURCH STREET
Packaging Lead
Who: Do you have an eye for detail, work best with clear goals, and enjoy effectively training and coaching others? We invite you to apply for our Packaging Lead position!
What: As Packaging Lead, you’ll be responsible for meeting daily goals and assignments, keeping a close eye on product to ensure quality standards are met, keeping accurate records, and staying up on product and packaging changes. You’ll train and lead a team of 2-8 people, ensuring your crew has direction and understanding of the product they are working with.
Where: 290 Boyer Circle, Williston, VT
Education & Knowledge Required: High School graduate or equivalent; a strong understanding of packaging functions, procedures, and standards; knowledge of quality control standards; basic computer skills; experience leading at least two people on a team.
Plusses: Experience supporting multi-site and distributed, diverse teams.
Currently Seeking: 1 Full-Time Employee
Schedule: Your regular schedule will be full-time at 40 hours per week (6:30am-3:00pm) Monday – Friday, with availability for some overtime and weekend hours during our peak season.
Pay Details: Hourly, Non-Exempt, $20/hour starting pay, 7 paid holidays, generous accrued CTO and benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, discounted gym membership, and more), and sweet chocolate perks!
People & Culture Manager
Who: We’re looking for a People & Culture Manager to help shape and support a values-driven workplace. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys balancing hands-on HR operations with meaningful culture work and partnership with the organization’s leaders.
What: You’ll work closely with the President and serve on our Senior Leadership Team to ensure our people practices align with our business goals and our commitment to doing business in a way that benefits Lake Champlain Chocolates’ employees, customers, community, and the environment. This is a highly collaborative role with both strategic visibility and day-to-day impact, supporting everything from employee experience to leadership effectiveness across multiple locations.
Where: 290 Boyer Circle, Williston, VT
Education & Knowledge Required: 5+ years of progressive HR experience; experience mentoring and coaching others; confidence with supporting managers and navigating employee relations situations; strong working knowledge of employment law; excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; a thoughtful, people-centered approach to work, grounded in equity, inclusion, and respect.
Plusses: Experience supporting multi-site and distributed, diverse teams.
Currently Seeking: 1 Full-Time Employee
Schedule: Your regular schedule will be full-time, 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday. This role allows for some remote work, which will be mutually agreed upon with your supervisor.
Pay Details: Salary, Exempt, $95,000-$115,000 annually (commensurate with experience), 7 paid holidays, generous accrued CTO and benefits package (including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, discounted gym membership, and more), 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
Plusses: Prior cashier experience, experience working on a team in a retail setting or in food service.
Currently Seeking: 2 Regular Part-Time Employees
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. 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!
Retail Store Associate & Barista - Church 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: 65 Church Street, Burlington, 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: Several Variable Hour & Seasonal (Summer) Employees
Variable Hour Schedule: Your regular schedule at the Church Street store will consist of evening/closing shift hours (until 10:00pm) and will usually be part-time work (8-29 hours/week). Your schedule may vary to suit your scheduling needs and the needs of the store.
Summer Seasonal Schedule: This is a seasonal position that begins May 2026 and ends in August 2026. Your regular schedule at the Church St. store will consist of evening/closing shift hours (until 10:00pm) and may vary to suit your scheduling needs and the needs of the store.
Pay Details: Hourly, Non-Exempt, $15 per hour starting pay plus tips, accrued paid sick time off, 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.