Now Hiring for a New Dispensary Opening in July. Locally and family owned.
Garden River
1060 US-22 unit 1006-1008, North Plainfield, NJ 07060
Job Summary
Budtenders play a critical role in shaping the customer experience. You are responsible for guiding customers through the process of understanding, selecting, and purchasing cannabis products with warmth, accuracy, and professionalism.
This position requires emotional intelligence, curiosity, strong communication skills, and the ability to deliver world-class customer service.
Who You Are
You’ll thrive in this role if you:
- Enjoy helping people feel comfortable, supported, and understood
- Ask thoughtful questions to understand someone’s real needs
- Have strong judgment and can make good decisions quickly
- Stay positive and composed during busy or stressful times
- Take pride in finishing tasks accurately
- Want to grow in the cannabis industry
- Naturally bring warmth and a customer-first mindset
Cannabis experience is helpful but not required — we provide full training.
Job Duties
Customer Experience
- Provide an exceptional, welcoming customer experience every time
- Ask customers thoughtful questions to determine their needs
- Educate customers on cannabis products, genetics, dosage, effects, and responsible use
- Support medical patients with care, accuracy, and respect
Sales & Service
- Fill orders efficiently and accurately
- Assist customers with forms, POS entry, and purchase decisions
- Resolve customer concerns professionally and escalate when appropriate
- Maintain strong product knowledge and stay aware of current trends
Operations
- Operate the POS correctly and handle cash in full accordance with policy
- Assist with inventory counts & audits
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the showroom
- Follow all state/local regulations, security protocols, and company SOPs
- Support management in driving traffic, sales, and a positive team environment
How to Apply — Please Answer These 6 Questions
(Short answers are great — these help us understand your natural strengths.)
- Tell us about a time you helped someone feel comfortable or supported.
- How do you typically figure out what someone really needs?
- Describe a time you had to make a quick judgment call at work.
- How do you stay positive and keep good energy during busy or stressful moments?
- Tell us about a task or project you made sure to complete accurately and thoroughly.
- Why do you want to work at Garden River?
- Shift Lead Optional Question: Tell us about a time you led a team during a busy or stressful time.
Apply today — we look forward to meeting you.
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Why do you want to work at Garden River?
- Tell us about a time you helped someone feel comfortable or supported.
- How do you typically figure out what someone really needs?
- How do you stay positive and keep good energy during busy or stressful moments?
- Tell us about a task or project you made sure to complete accurately and thoroughly.
- Shift Lead Optional Question: Tell us about a time you led a team during a busy or stressful time.
Work Location: In person
