Retail Assistant Manager

B. Lakeside is a curated lakeside retail and homemade ice cream shop located in downtown Seneca, SC. We blend authentic, nostalgic, relaxed lake life with modern Southern charm & style — offering unique apparel, gifts, and varieties of ice cream. This is not simply a store, our roots are engrained within this community and we want to see it blossom. Assistant Manager Overview: Details: | Seneca, SC | Part-Time (24–32 hours/week) Wed-Sat Demeanor: ○ Proactive ○ Personable ○ Pleasant ○ Positive ○ Passionate Dedication: ○ Thrives in a bustling environment, and genuinely enjoys interacting with customers and members of the community. Helping customers isn’t a burden, it's meaningful. ○ Unquestionably passionate about upstate lake life in our little golden corner. ○ Energized by small town connections and engagement with local customers. Duties: ● Key-Holding Responsibility: Assistant manager is capable of opening or closing the store without assistance/presence of manager and performing necessary shift tasks to ensure success and maintain store standards. ● Leadership/Managing Employees: Can effectively lead a shift of approx. 2-3 other team members. Can facilitate situations/discussions without escalation. ● Customer Service: Assistant Manager can assist both retail customers and ice cream patrons with any needs, questions, or concerns. Can help locate or identify items for customer to purchase (other sizes, give opinions on products, etc) ● Events & Community Presence: Grow our catering/ private events bookings and foster strong community partnerships. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to create exceptional guest experiences and expand the B. Lakeside event presence in the community. B. Lakeside Assistant Manager Job Posting Role Expectations: 1. Retail & Operations ● Open / close the store ● Lead shifts with confidence and positivity ● Maintain store standards (cleanliness, merchandising, vibe) ● Assist with inventory oversight and merchandising ● Can help any position- isn’t afraid to scoop an ice cream cone while managing the floor. 2. Events & Community Growth (Main Focus) ● Proactively grow our private event bookings (birthdays, corporate events, school groups, etc.) ● Build relationships with local schools, churches, and businesses ● Represent B. Lakeside at community events / markets ● Follow up on event inquiries and manage bookings ● Brainstorm creative ways to fill slower days with private events *Bonus Structure: Assistant Manager will receive booking bonuses for confirmed events. The more events you bring in, the more you earn. Previous Experience Necessary: ● 2+ year experience in retail, hospitality, service, or leadership ● STRONG verbal and written communication skills ● Organized and self-motivated ● Comfortable managing a team ● Available 24–32 hours per week (Thursday-Saturday) ● Interested in growing with a new and expanding brand Why This Role Is Different This isn’t just a part-time retail job, this is an OPPORTUNITY to: - Help shape a growing brand - Grow into greater leadership as the business expands - Play a key role in building something meaningful in downtown Seneca If you are passionate about people, lake life, outdoors, ice cream, and creating memorable experiences — we must meet you!!!!! Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour Benefits: Employee discount Paid time off Application Question(s): Are you available Thursday- Saturday 11-8? Work Location: In person