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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Customer Experience Specialist (Advisor) (PT) - Best Buy (North Haven)

Full Job Description:

- Customer Experience Specialists are the face of Best Buy for everyone who visits our stores. They are obsessed with finding the right solutions to fit each person’s immediate and future needs. Specialists build long lasting relationships with our customers as they provide unique and personalized service over time.

- Customer Experience Specialists are given the full training necessary to recommend the right products and services to each customer. This includes fundamentals of delivering world-class product knowledge and customer service in a customer obsessed environment. You will be trained in the department that most interest you and be exposed to learning about new and exciting product categories as they are developed.

- At Best Buy, we create work environments where every employee feels like they truly belong and contribute to our shared purpose. We're committed to being one of the best companies for our customers and employees by fully embracing people from all backgrounds and identities. Our customer base is diverse, and we are committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve.

- We are obsessed with building long-term relationships with our applicants, employees, and customers. If you like working in an environment that inspires individual and team success, you'd be a great addition here.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Greets, welcomes, and engages with customers in a warm and friendly manner.
  • Uses acquired skills and knowledge to recommend products and services to meet customers’ current and future needs.
  • Serves as a brand ambassador by bringing your love and passion for the Best Buy brand, customer service, and technology together in service of our customers.
  • Assists customers with their sales orders, returns, and exchanges.
  • Applies the appropriate knowledge and expertise through ongoing learning and self-development.
  • Utilizes available tools to stay current on skills and promotional initiatives.
  • Helps execute profitable growth through critical business drive times while supporting our customer obsession.
  • Maintains merchandising and ensures their department is clean and well stocked.
  • Works in cooperation with their supervisor and associates in other departments.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Working and thriving in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Working a flexible schedule that matches your availability (weekends, nights, holidays, etc.) 
     

Customer Service Rep/Self Storage Mgr (FT/PT) - Public Storage (West Haven)

Full Job Description:

Join the industry leader! Public Storage has been leading the self-storage industry since 1972 and we are Hiring Now!

Public Storage was recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes and our employees have also voted us as a Great Place to Work, having Best Career Growth, ranked us in the Top 5% for Work Culture, and in the Top 10% for Diversity and Inclusion.

We have a virtual hiring process with a quick turnaround, including a video interview process! So Let’s Talk!

Our Socially-Distant guidelines and many on-site safety protocols are designed to keep you and our customers safe! We Care about You!

Our Property Manager/ Customer Service position can be Full-Time or have full-time Flexible schedules. With either, your early mornings and evenings will be free, and you are eligible for full benefits!

With our innovative customer solutions including online rentals and additional contact-less options, there’s never been a more exciting time to join Public Storage. Now’s the Time!

As a property manager you will work independently on a property, working both indoors and outside managing the daily office tasks, retail sales, and maintaining the facility. You Manage the Property!

Apply Now for an opportunity to become a part of our winning team!


Our Benefits -

Total Rewards package available to our team:

  • Full-Time and Flexible Schedules available (3-4 day work week with opportunity for additional days)
  • Cost effective health offerings such as medical, dental, and vision
  • Tele-medicine for easier access to healthcare
  • Tax free Flex spending accounts to cover you and your dependents
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Time
  • Build your retirement nest egg quicker through our 401(k) with company match
  • Basic life and accidental death insurance at no cost to you

Employee Discounts and Perks are also available!

  • Health and fitness related partnerships
  • Legal services, Home and Auto Insurance, and even pet insurance
  • Exclusive discounts on a wide variety of vendors, merchants, stores, tickets, entertainment, travel, and more!

Our Property Managers/ Customer Service Reps also enjoy monthly bonus opportunities and career progression.

We offer best-in-class-training to support your journey with us and enhance your skills.

On-site company housing is available to employees at many of our locations.

Rate of pay - $14.50 an hour

Job Description:

Our Property Managers strive to be the best Customer Service Representatives in the industry.

  • Work independently at multiple locations; spend time both inside and outside
  • Assess customer storage needs and make suggestions, including offering packing and moving supplies
  • Keep surfaces and high-touch areas clean; including sweeping, mopping, debris removal, and wiping windows
  • Conduct daily storage unit inspections; confirm inventory availability and ensure spaces are ready to rent
  • Manage, audit, balance cash drawer; prepare and make daily deposits
  • Help keep customers current with payment and make collection calls when required

Qualifications: Successful candidates come from a variety of customer service-centered sales environments including retail, restaurant, fast food or other service based companies.
Additional Information

About Us:

We owe our success to our driven and talented teams across all levels of our organization; from our Property Managers who interact with our customers every day to our District Managers who strive to ensure each member of their team is trained for success. Every team-member contributes to our success and is part of the reason we continue to grow and be the industry leader. And we appreciate each and every one of our 5,000 plus team members who come from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences. We celebrate inclusion and value the diversity that each person brings to Public Storage. We welcome everyone to apply and hope to have you join our thriving community today!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

 Apply using Indeed

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (FT) - Family Dollar (New Haven)

Full Job Description:

Family Dollar is seeking motivated individuals to support our Stores as we provide essential products at great values to the communities we serve.

- General Summary

As a Family Dollar Customer Service Representative you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our customers. Key priorities include greeting customers, assisting them with selection of merchandise, completing transactions, and answering questions regarding the store and merchandise.

- Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provides customer engagement in positive and approachable manner.
  • Assists in maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for customers during their shopping experience.
  • Helps in the unloading of merchandise from delivery trucks, organizes merchandise, and transports merchandise from stockroom to sales floor.
  • Independently stocks shelves and recovers merchandise in the store.
  • Accurately handles customer funds and processes transactions using the POS system.
  • Remains constantly aware of customer activity to ensure a safe and secure shopping environment.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned in order to maintain an effective and profitable store operation.
Position Requirements:
- Education: Prefer completion of high school or equivalent. Ability to follow directives and interpret retail operational documents as assigned.
- Experience: Prefer experience working in retail, hotel, restaurant, grocery or drug store environments.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift up to 40lbs. (and occasionally, up to 55 lbs.) from floor level to above shoulder height; must be able to meet demands of frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, pushing, pulling and repetitive lifting, with or without reasonable accomodation.
- Availability: Ability to work flexible, full-time schedule to include days, evenings, weekends and holidays.
- Skills and Competencies: Customer Focus, Developing Potential, Results Driven, Strong Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Problem Solving/Decision Making, Job Knowledge and Relationship Management.

Our teams are working tirelessly to provide a clean and safe environment for our Associates and customers. We continue to enhance and modify our protocols, as appropriate. This includes:

  • Plexiglass guards at cash registers.
  • Associates conduct home health screenings two hours prior to their shift.
  • Managers conduct in-store health screenings of each associate prior to shift.
  • Cleaning protocols that include hand sanitizer and supplies to clean throughout the day.
  • Social Distancing by maintaining at least six feet between yourself and shoppers.
  • Face masks and gloves for Associates to wear during their shifts.

Apply using company website 

Hotel Front Desk Agent (PT/FT) - Motel 6 (Branford)

Full Job Description:

We are looking for a Hotel Front Desk Agent to serve as our guests’ first point of contact and manage all aspects of their accommodation. Hotel Front Desk Agent responsibilities include registering guests, managing reservations, and providing information about rooms, rates, and amenities. 

If you have a knack for customer service and work experience in the hotel industry, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you will help create a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all check-in and check-out tasks
  • Manage online and phone reservations
  • Inform customers about payment methods and verify their credit card data
  • Register guests collecting necessary information (like contact details and exact dates of their stay)
  • Welcome guests upon their arrival and assign rooms
  • Provide information about our hotel, available rooms, rates and amenities
  • Respond to clients’ complaints in a timely and professional manner
  • Liaise with our housekeeping staff to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs
  • Confirm group reservations and arrange personalized services for VIP customers and event attendees, like wedding guests
  • Upsell additional facilities and services, when appropriate
  • Maintain updated records of bookings and payments

Skills:

  • Work experience as a Hotel Front Desk Agent, Receptionist, or similar role
  • Experiences with hotel reservations software, like Synxis and Redistay
  • Understanding of how travel planning websites operate, like Booking and TripAdvisor
  • Customer service attitude
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Degree in hotel management is a plus

Requirements:

  • Must be able to work night audit shifts (11 PM - 7 AM)
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work location
  • Must be able to pass a drug test

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability

Experience:

  • Front Desk: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Night audit: 1 year (Preferred)
  • Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Language: Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

 Apply using Indeed

 

Retail Receiving Support Associate (Seasonal/Part Time) - Macy’s (CT Post Mall)

 

Full Job Description

  • Immediate Openings – Start Right Away!
  • Competitive Hourly Rates
  • Schedules to meet your availability!
  • Referral Program
  • Employee Discount at Macy’s AND Bloomingdales

About:

Macy’s is proudly America’s Department Store. There’s a reason we’ve been around for 160 years. Customers come to us for fashion, value and celebration. Macy’s is also known for giving back to our communities.

The magic of Macy’s ultimately comes alive in our stores, and our store colleagues are the ones making it happen. They provide outstanding customer service, create a memorable shopping experience, and drive sales results. A store position at Macy’s (seasonal, part-time, or full-time) is the perfect way to explore the world of retail. Some of Macy’s top executives started their careers as part-time retail sales associates. Our store positions are ideal for forming relationships, building teams, and developing leadership skills to grow your career at Macy’s. Macy’s stores are ideal for building capability in creating partnerships, building teams, and developing the leaders of tomorrow. Macy’s is the “Academy” for retail careers.

Store colleague position (whether it’s a seasonal job, part-time retail job, or a full-time career) is the perfect way to launch a career in the world of retail. Many of Macy’s top executives started their careers in part-time retail sales roles, or as recent college graduates into our development programs in the various functions at Macy’s.

Job Overview:

The Receiving Associate, also known as a Back of House Associate, is responsible for driving a great shopping experience for our in-store and omni channel customer through completing all functions related to the receipt and processing of merchandise entering and leaving the building as well as the upkeep of merchandise within the store and maintaining the stockroom. Duties include but are not limited to receiving activities, packing and shipping, fulfillment picking, and other duties as assigned.

Macy’s uses a scheduling plan that allows our associates to participate in the creation of their work schedules by managing availability and identifying preferences. Additionally, during key events and peak selling times, Macy’s may offer additional shifts to our associates, which they may pick up using the self-scheduling tool.

Essential Functions:

  • Unpack merchandise from vendor boxes and remove merchandise from plastic bags and packaging
  • Hang or fold merchandise and place on racks to be taken to the selling floor
  • Complete all processing and receiving activities in accordance with productivity standards timelines
  • During peak times, complete fulfillment orders including picking merchandise, packing & shipping orders, and making in store pickup orders ready for customers
  • Learn and apply packing policies & techniques to ensure every customer receives his/her package in good condition
  • Process shippable returns and abandoned in store pickup order
  • During peak times, conduct customer pick-up including retrieving the orders from our back-of-house storage and delivering them curbside to the customer
  • Monitor alerts to ensure Ready On Time completion of Buy Online Pickup In-Store (BOPS) orders
  • Pick Not Found merchandise to improve fill rate as business needs require
  • Expedite aged orders to improve the Speed-to Ship to our customers. Provide an exceptional customer experience by ensuring the customer is always the priority
  • Participate in stockroom maintenance, organization, and housekeeping
  • Assist in replenishment of stock onto the sales floor
  • Assist in inventory process and markdown process
  • Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Assist the Merchandise Team in the movement of fixtures and merchandise for new product, season changes, and clearance set

Qualifications and Competencies:

  • No Education or Experience Required
  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate and share information with diverse groups of customers and peers.
  • Resourceful and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Resourceful self-starter, works well independently as well as part of a team, and able to adapt quickly to changing priorities
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule with retail hours, including day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays

Physical Requirements:

  • Position requires prolonged periods of standing/walking around store or department
  • May involve reaching, crouching, kneeling, stooping, color vision and climbing ladders
  • Frequent use of computers and other technology necessary to perform job duties, including handheld electronic equipment
  • Frequently lift/move up to 50lbs

Apply on company website 

Restaurant Crew/Team Member (FT/PT) - Chipotle (New Haven - Yale)

Full Job Description:

Restaurant Team Member - Crew (1981 - Yale) (22025059)

- CULTIVATING A BETTER WORLD

Food served fast doesn't have to be a typical fast food experience. Chipotle has always done things differently, both in and out of our restaurants. We're changing the face of fast food, starting conversations, and directly supporting efforts to shift the future of farming and food. We hope you'll join us as we continue to learn, evolve, and shape what comes next on our mission to make better food accessible to everyone.

- THE OPPORTUNITY

At Chipotle, we've created a better place to eat and work. Many employees start just expecting a paycheck, but end up with a rewarding career. We provide exceptional training and a clear career path - over 80% of our managers were promoted from Crew. We prepare real food by hand every day in our restaurants. No freezers, microwaves or can openers to be found. We welcome experienced restaurant professionals and novices alike. We'll provide the training you need to feel confident working at any station - grill, cashier, prep, salsa and expo. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and it's up to each of our team members to create the friendly atmosphere that our customers expect and enjoy. So, whether you have experience as a dishwasher, cashier, server, host, bartender, cook, prep cook, FOH/BOH or no experience at all, we're always looking for passionate and enthusiastic people to join our team. At Chipotle, you'll join a team that's committed to Cultivating A Better World. If this sounds like something you'd like to be a part of, we'd love to meet you! See more details below and apply today.

- WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Tuition assistance (100% coverage for select degrees or up to $5,250/year)
  • Free food (yes, really FREE)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday closures
  • Competitive compensation
  • Full and part-time opportunities
  • Opportunities for advancement (80% of managers started as Crew)

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

  • A friendly, enthusiastic attitude
  • Passion for helping and serving others (both customers and team members)
  • Desire to learn how to cook (a lot)
  • Be at least 16 years old
  • Ability to communicate in the primary language(s) of the work location

ABOUT CHIPOTLE:
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 2,750 restaurants as of December 31, 2020, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. With nearly 88,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. Steve Ells, founder, first opened Chipotle with a single restaurant in Denver, Colorado in 1993. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.

Primary Location: Connecticut - New Haven - 1981 - Yale-(01981)

Work Location:
1981 - Yale-(01981)
910 Chapel Street
New Haven 06510

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Food Service Worker (PT) - Veterans Canteen Service (West Haven)

Full Job Description:

- Starting Hourly Wage: $15.75

- Now hiring: Team Members to provide exceptional service in our cafes and retail markets! We are looking for (Food Service Worker) who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are committed to serving America’s Heroes.

Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) located in the (West Haven, CT), VA Medical Center is celebrating our 75th birthday this year! We provide retail, food, coffee, and vending services to Veterans and their care givers in VA facilities across the country.

*What’s in it for you?

  • Great benefits including Medical/Vision, Dental insurance & retirement benefits (TSP)
  • Minimal night and weekend hours
  • Annual pay increases
  • 11 Federal (paid) holidays, and earned vacation and sick leave
  • Public transportation stipend

We are the best fit for you if…

  • You enjoy serving others and working with a great group of coworkers
  • Enjoy learning and growing with a company
  • Like to keep busy and can multitask
  • Have years of food and retail experience, minimal experience….or no experience at all!

- Job Types: Part-time

- Pay: Competitive

Requirements:

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to read and interpret instructions and perform basic arithmetic used in food preparation
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience in the food service industry
  • Requires constant standing, walking, and frequent bending.
  • Must be able to lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends

Apply using Indeed 

Monday, August 15, 2022

NEW HOTEL LOOKING TO FILL WITH EMPLOYEES!!!Executive Housekeeper- Cambria Hotel- (NEW HAVEN)

 
 

Located just a short walk from Yale University, the new Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area is scheduled to open September of 2022. We have an immediate opening for an experienced individual to join us on our hotel leadership team as the Executive Housekeeper and be part of the opening of the hotel. 
 
Here is what we offer to all of our associates: 
 • Exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & their family members • 401K matching program for eligible associates 
• Flexible scheduling to help you with work/life balance • Opportunity to grow with us, a top rated company on Glassdoor
 • Discounts to any of our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members • A workplace that you can be proud of, where you are valued, trusted and supported by the team POSITION OVERVIEW: The Executive Housekeeper provides supervision and direction for all Housekeeping activities of the hotel to ensure the highest levels of cleanliness and guest satisfaction are maintained. HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
 • Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication to the staff. 
 Provide clear direction in assigning and instructing housekeeping and laundry staff in details of work.
 • Plan, organize, and monitor staff activities to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards set by hotel, which requires continuous visual inspection of guest rooms and public space areas including restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms, etc. 
• Manage finances of housekeeping and laundry operations including budget and inventory controls. Analyze data and compile reports on expenditures, wages, labor, supplies etc. in relation to hotel financial forecasts and budget. Establish and maintain adequate supplies for efficient operation of the department. 
• Distribute and delegate work load to guarantee maximum production and guest satisfaction with minimum outlay of expenses in terms of labor and monitor house count and make staffing adjustments accordingly. 
• Ensure proper usage of chemicals and cleaning supplies by monitoring usage, providing complete training for employees and ensuring proper labeling of hazardous supplies in accordance with hotel hazard communication program.
 • Plan and conduct staff meetings. Attend various other related meetings to obtain and disseminate pertinent information. 
• Evaluate condition of furniture, fixtures, decor, etc. Make recommendations and assist in the coordination of rehab projects. • Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff
 • Perform any other job related duties as assigned. DOES IT SOUND LIKE YOU? • 2 years of experience as an Executive Housekeeper.
 • Effective communication, organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills.
 • Opening experience a plus.
 • Ability to multitask.
 
 At Crescent Hotels & Resorts we strive to create a great place to work where associates at all levels of our organization are respected for their differences, just like the guests and owners we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to creating an environment that facilitates open and honest conversations about race, equity, diversity, and inclusion. By examining our own beliefs and behaviors, we can create change through training, recruiting, and promoting diverse talent to strengthen our culture. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. 
 
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Source: Crescent Hotels & Resorts
 
 

 

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Sales Associate - Home Decoration (12-19 hrs/wk)-IKEA-(NEW HAVEN)

Job details

Salary
$16.20 - $23.10 an hour
Job Type
Part-time

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description

401(k)
Health insurance
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Store discount
Tuition reimbursement

Full Job Description

Why we will love you

You believe a better life at work equals a better life. Join our team to start a better life for yourself.

What you'll be doing day to day

  • Assisting customers and providing advice on the best solutions for their homes.
  • Keeping your sales floor tidy, priced and fully stocked to give customers a positive shopping experience.
  • Acting as an expert and consultant on a broad range of home furnishing solutions, products and services to inspire and inform customers.
  • Guiding customers toward top-selling and prioritized products.
  • Assembling display products for the introduction of new products.

QUALIFICATIONS

1 year experience in retail sales, preferably in the home furnishing sector

Apply now!

JOB TYPE – Permanent, Part-Time BENEFITS ELIGIBLE? No HOURS – 12-19 hrs/week. Availability: 8am-10:30pm, weekends required. The hourly pay rate for this role is $16.20 - $23.10 / hour. Whether you’re part time or full time, we offer competitive benefits and perks, such as medical and Rx*, dental, vision, 401k, meal deal, store discount, autism coverage, parental leave, pet insurance, education assistance and more. *eligible starting at only 20 hrs/wk.

 

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