Manager
Chocolaterie Stam Ames
| Location: | Ames, IA |
| Salary: | $43,000–$48,000/yr |
| Type: | Full-time · In person |
| Date Posted: | August 1, 2026 |
Pay and Benefits
- $43000 - $48000 commensurate with experience
- 10 PTO days
- Simple IRA match up to 3%
- Health Insurance – negotiable
- Paid parking spot
- Potential for performance bonus
- 15% off employee discount on purchases
Company Description Chocolaterie Stam Ames is seeking a full-time manager. Chocolaterie Stam began in Amsterdam in 1913. Two descendants eventually moved to America and introduced Chocolaterie Stam to America. You’ll meet clients from all over the world as you sell fine European chocolates, artisanal hand-crafted gelato and barista drinks. We are located in the heart of Downtown Ames where we receive customers from all over the US and the world.
Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Manager at Chocolaterie Stam Ames, located in Ames, IA.
Education/Skills required, but not limited to:
- Minimum HS grad or GED
Preferred skills:
- Prior retail experience
- Square POS experience
- ServSafe certification
- Prior management experience a plus
Qualities required, but not limited to:
- Strong work ethic
- Dependable (follows through on tasks)
- Positive attitude to help maintain a positive work environment
- Self-motivated
- Team oriented
- Effective communicator - orally and written
Duties include, but not limited to:
- Scheduling, Managing, and directing PT employees
- Actively work on the sales floor interacting with customers and employees to achieve shop sales goals
- Shift coverage as needed (employee sickness, emergencies, special events, etc.)
- Oversee day to day operations
- Manage / monitor special orders
- Manage / monitor inventory
- Manage floor displays and pricing
- Ensure and assist in shop and equipment cleanliness
- Learn to use Square POS retail system and management back page
- Organize, implement, and validate staff training. Training will include, but not be limited to, sales, merchandizing, daily task list, Square POS, and product training
- Participate in interviewing of potential new employees
- Maintain good employee relations
- Learn and maintain high standards of Chocolaterie Stam
- Coordinate and assist in special events, tours, etc.
- Oversee store specials and Stam educational talks (as needed)
- Create and host exciting events to build the Stam brand
- Take and pass Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division online alcohol sales training
- Promote Stam via social media
- Become ServSafe certified within 6 months of employment
Note: As with all Chocolaterie Stam Ames staff, you must be a non-smoker.
If you feel you are interested and qualified, please submit your resume and complete an application. You may request an application and send your resume by emailing [email protected].
Thank you.
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