Event Connoisseur

At lil sweet treat, we bring the magic of our candy experience beyond our store walls. Our events team partners with a wide range of clients, and our event connoisseurs make each activation a lil sweeter!

Description

About lil sweet treat

lil sweet treat is the ultimate destination for candy connoisseurs who want to treat themselves to the best of the best, dedicated to curating the finest collection of treats from around the world. With stores in the center of New York City’s iconic West Village, Rockefeller Center, East Village, and Upper West Side, Boston’s Newbury Street, Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, Georgetown’s M Street, Chicago’s West Loop, Abbot Kinney Blvd and The Grove in LA, and San Francisco's Marina District, lil sweet treat welcomes both locals and travelers from around the world to explore its vibrant selection through a fan favorite pick-and-mix format.

Our events team is growing!

At lil sweet treat, we bring the magic of our candy experience beyond our store walls. Our events team partners with a wide range of clients - from brands and influencer events to corporate activations, weddings, birthday parties, pop-ups, and more - bringing our signature candy cart to venues across all of our cities. 

The Role

As an Event Connoisseur, you will play a key role in creating memorable experiences, ensuring smooth operations, and representing our brand with professionalism and enthusiasm in dynamic, fast-paced environments. This is a flexible role: once you join our team, shifts are offered on a first come, first served basis, making it a great fit for those looking for part-time, event-based work.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that guests and clients have a positive event experience 
• Assist Events Manager with event cart setup and styling, as well as break down of our candy cart, ensuring everything is properly packed at the end of each event
• Load and unload equipment and product with the driver before and after events
• Greet guests and create a warm, engaging experience
• Share candy knowledge and help guests discover new favorites
• Serve as a brand ambassador, representing lil sweet treat with enthusiasm and professionalism
• Communicate with clients on-site to ensure their needs are met
• Maintain a clean and organized cart throughout the event 

Skills

• Punctual, reliable, and able to commit to event schedules
• Outgoing and personable with strong communication skills
• Enthusiasm for candy and willingness to build product knowledge
• Ability to lift and load equipment as needed
• Works well as part of a team in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Experience in events, hospitality, or customer-facing roles is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Employee discount

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