About French Florist
French Florist is a floral boutique reimagining what it means to give and receive flowers.
Our handcrafted arrangements are intentionally designed by expert floral designers using
only the highest-quality blooms. We are on a mission to create a more loving and
compassionate world through flowers, delivering emotion, meaning, and magic with every
arrangement.
As we prepare to open our brand-new Los Gatos boutique, we're looking for a talented and
customer-focused Floral Designer / Boutique Associate to join our growing team.
This is a cross-functional role where every team member contributes to creating an
exceptional customer experience. You'll work closely with our Lead Floral Designer while
helping build a new boutique from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
Floral Design
- Create floral arrangements following French Florist recipes and quality standards.
- Process, hydrate, and care for fresh flowers and plants.
- Prepare bouquets, vase arrangements, sympathy designs, and seasonal products.
- Maintain the freshness, quality, and presentation of flowers throughout the day.
- Assist with holiday production and special event preparation.
Customer Experience
- Welcome customers and provide exceptional in-store service.
- Help customers select floral arrangements, gifts, and add-on products.
- Answer phone calls and assist with customer inquiries.
- Enter customer orders accurately using our POS system.
- Resolve customer questions with professionalism and care.
Boutique Operations
- Receive and process flower shipments.
- Merchandise floral displays, plants, and gift items.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming boutique.
- Assist with inventory counts and restocking supplies.
- Support opening and closing procedures.
Team Support
- Support the Lead Floral Designer with daily production and flower care.
- Assist with local deliveries using the company vehicle or approved delivery methods, as
needed.
- Assist with weddings, installations, and special events as business needs require.
- Learn and apply French Florist design standards and recipes.
- Contribute wherever needed to help the team deliver an exceptional customer
experience.
Who You Are
- You have previous floral design experience in a retail shop, event, or studio
environment.
- You have a passion for flowers, creativity, and beautiful design.
- You provide outstanding customer service with a warm and professional attitude.
- You are dependable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- You enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- You are comfortable performing a variety of tasks throughout the day.
- You are eager to learn and grow with a growing company.
- You are comfortable standing for extended periods and lifting flower buckets, boxes, and
other supplies.
- You are available to work weekends and holidays as business needs require.
Why Join French Florist?
- Be part of the opening team for our beautiful new Los Gatos boutique.
- Work alongside an experienced Lead Floral Designer and learn French Florist design
standards and recipes.
- Join a creative, collaborative, and supportive team.
- Grow with a company planning additional boutique locations throughout the Bay Area.
- High-performing team members may have future opportunities to advance into
leadership roles as we expand.
Pay: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour
Experience:
- Floral design: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Gatos, CA 95032 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
