At Light Cellar, every staff member is an inspired individual each on their own mission to help create positive change in the world. We are on the path to improve the health of ourselves, families and community.
You will feel at home if you have a passion for learning and are always applying yourself towards personal growth and cultivating wisdom.
The culture and energy we embody is for each of us to be present as our authentic-selves in a Happy, Inspired, Vibrant, and Empowered way.
The vibe of the shop is light, bright, and friendly. Relationships are naturally formed between customers and staff as we are not interested in mere transactional interactions.
If the idea of making someone’s day, and helping change lives lights you up, then this role might be for you!
How to apply:
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Fill out our online application here
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Send in your video via email to vivian@lightcellar.ca with a clear subject line
In your video in 3 minutes or less, discuss:
- What inspires you about the position you are applying for?
- What has been your experience with Light Cellar so far?
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Where do you see yourself in 2-5 years personally, professionally?
Positions Currently Available:
Superfood Chocolate Maker- Full Time
Main Tasks:
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Handcraft heirloom chocolate infused with superfoods, herbs, and medicinal mushrooms
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Grind and produce the highest-quality, smoothest coconut butter
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Maintain the highest standards of taste, quality and consistency
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Innovate and refine superfood-infused chocolate recipes
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Keep a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen
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Manage inventory and production to meet demand
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Live the lifestyle—embodying health, craftsmanship, and integrity
Essential Skills and Qualities:
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Live the Lifestyle: you have an understanding of the function of superfoods and you embody health, craftsmanship, and integrity in your everyday life
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Inspired by Culinary Creativity: You love chocolate and the endless potentials of using it as a delivery system for superfoods, herbs and medicinal mushrooms. You embrace the art and science of chocolate making
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Organized & Detail-Oriented: You thrive in a structured environment where cleanliness, precision, and efficiency are key. Tempering chocolate is both a fine art and science and can be thrown off by small variables - be ready for the challenge!
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A Team Player: You communicate with clarity, integrity, and respect, contributing positively to the Light Cellar team and community
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Self-Motivated: You take initiative, solve problems, and are able to look ahead planning to meet ever-growing and seasonal variations in volume of production.
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Mechanically-inclined: Our chocolate grinders are basic machinery that you will be responsible for keeping records of and being the first set of eyes for issues, and trouble-shooting. We do have a repair mechanic to do the technical work, but your role would require a working understanding of the machines
Certifications/Knowledge Required:
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Basic kitchen skills
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Commercial kitchen experience and/or culinary training preferred
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Experience or a strong interest in learning the art of chocolate making and a commitment to perfecting your craft
What does Success look like in this role:
✔ Producing consistently exceptional, superfood-infused chocolate and coconut butter
✔ Keeping the kitchen organized, efficient, and aligned with food safety standards
✔ Experimenting and innovating while maintaining the integrity of the craft and consistency of batches
✔ Able to problem-solve and find solutions related to production
✔ Contributing positively to our team and customer community
✔ Living and working in alignment with Light Cellar’s mission and values
Wellness Guide- Full Time or Part Time
In your role as Wellness Guide you will be on the front lines of upholding an open and friendly vibe with your lightness of being and warm engagement with customers.
Main Tasks:
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Customer Engagement: Provide an exceptional customer experience by listening to client needs and providing informed recommendations
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Product Knowledge: Have a base-level of knowledge you will continually build upon on and off shifts to develop greater wisdom about the body and how our products can assist our customers reaching their health goals
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Process customer transactions: Attention to detail checking out customers on the till, handling cash and payments, refunds and returns
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Customer communication: In-person on the floor, as well as through email and phone inquiries
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Shop maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, inviting space
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Community/Connection: Building friendly relationships with customers
Essential Skills and Qualities:
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Friendly and Approachable: Warm, welcoming demeanor that contributes to a positive environment for clients and coworkers
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Service-Orientated: You are inspired to help others on their journey offering what wisdom you can to assist our customers on their individual health journey
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Patient: Ability to listen attentively, respond thoughtfully, and remain calm and composed, even in challenging situations
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Commitment to Personal Growth: A strong drive for continuous learning and self-improvement, both personally and professionally
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Culture fit: Embodies Light Cellar values and aligns with our mission
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Lifestyle: You have an understanding of the function of superfoods and you embody health and wellness in your everyday life
Knowledge & Experience to Have or Acquire:
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Ongoing or completed formal studies in any natural wellness discipline (ie. holistic nutrition, herbalism, TCM)
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Customer service experience
What Does Success Look Like in this Role:
✔ Customers feel welcomed and engaged
✔ Customers feel heard and you are able to guide them to the appropriate products we have on offer
✔ Demonstrates an experiential knowledge of Light Cellar products, including benefits and recommended use
✔ Customer transactions are processed efficiently and accurately
✔ Able to handle the fast-paced, high volume days, leaving with a smile
✔ Serving others lights you up
✔ Attends internal classes as well as trainings in and out of Light Cellar offerings always looking to build more knowledge
✔ Contributing positively to our team and customer community
✔ Living and working in alignment with Light Cellar’s mission and values
Elixir Alchemist- Full Time or Part Time
You have a passion for crafting elixirs, an open and friendly vibe and the ability to uphold a lightness of being and warm engagement with customers.
Main Tasks:
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Customer Engagement: Provide an exceptional customer experience by listening to client needs and providing informed recommendations
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Elixir Crafting: Preparing and serving elixirs and food items
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Elixir Bar maintenance: maintain a clean, organized, well-stocked, efficient space. Includes clearing tables, washing dishes and maintaining elixr bar cleaning protocols
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Community/Connection: Building friendly relationships with customers
Essential Skills and Qualities:
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Warm & Welcoming: Creates a friendly, inviting atmosphere for customers
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Clear Communication: Listens actively, takes orders accurately, and engages with customers
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Ease & Confidence in Fast-Paced Environments: Balances speed with attention to detail without feeling overwhelmed
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Live the Lifestyle: Embodying health, craftsmanship, and integrity
Experience to Know or Acquire:
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General knowledge of elixir bar ingredient uses, benefits and functions
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General knowledge of function, flavor and feel of each elixir and upgrades
What Does Success Look Like in this Role:
✔ Customers feel welcomed and engaged
✔ Elixirs and menu items are prepared in a consistent and timely manner
✔ Balance efficiency with quality, keeping up during busy hours without feeling overwhelmed
✔ Able to confidently answer questions about ingredients and make appropriate recommendations
✔ Ingredients and supplies are replenished proactively
✔ Elixir bar, tables and dishes are consistently cleaned and sanitized
✔ Contributing positively to our team and customer community
✔ Living and working in alignment with Light Cellar’s mission and values
Shop Fulfillment- Part Time, Weekends
Main Tasks:
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Stocking & Replenishment: Keep shelves and displays consistently stocked, ensuring products are rotated properly
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Organization & Presentation: Maintain a clean, visually appealing, and well-organized retail space.
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Inventory Monitoring: Keep an eye on stock levels, report low inventory, and assist in receiving and processing shipments.
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Cleaning & Maintenance: Regularly clean shelves, bins, and retail areas to maintain a welcoming environment
Essential Skills and Qualities:
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Meticulous and detail oriented
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Organized and efficient
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Adaptable and solutions-focused
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Physically capable and active- role requires lifting, carrying, moving stock up and down stairs
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General interest and knowledge of the products we carry and a strong desire to learn more
Experience to Know or Acquire:
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Inventory & POS Systems: inputting and adjusting inventory, barcode troubleshooting
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Stocking & Inventory best practice: stock rotation, organization and tracking
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Merchandising principles and product placement
What Does Success Look Like for this Role:
✔ Shop is Well-Stocked & Organized – Shelves are consistently replenished and back stock is neatly managed for efficiency and accessibility
✔ Inventory is Accurate & Up-to-Date – Lightspeed and Shopify reflect real-time stock levels, with discrepancies quickly identified and resolved
✔ Shop is Clean, Functional & Flowing – The shop and basement are well-organized, creating an inviting, efficient, and easy-to-navigate environment
✔ Efficient Communication – Communication is received and given cleary and proactively
✔ Contributing positively to our team and customer community
✔ Living and working in alignment with Light Cellar’s mission and values