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Join the Rapha family and fuel your passion for cycling at our vibrant Clubhouse as a welcoming ambassador
Overview
Salary
£18000 - £22000
Location
Chicago, US
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary - Rapha is on a mission to make cycling the most popular sport in the world. Our Clubhouses are not just retail spaces; they are the beating heart of the local cycling community where passion for the sport is shared and celebrated. As a place of inclusion, Rapha Clubhouses offer an immersive experience with a blend of retail, café culture, and community events, fostering the love of cycling in cities worldwide.
- Role Summary
- Provide an exceptional customer experience, fostering relationships with visitors.
- Engage in sales by understanding customer needs and presenting Rapha products.
- Share expert knowledge on Rapha products and café offerings.
- Cultivate a welcoming environment that encourages cycling culture.
- Uphold Rapha’s brand values and act as an ambassador.
- Maintain visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.
- Participate in the organization and execution of rides and events.
- Support café operations and the culinary team as needed.
- Role Requirements
- Experience in luxury retail and a commitment to top-tier customer service.
- Strong communication skills and a personable demeanor.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and show initiative.
- Familiarity with the Rapha brand and a passion for cycling or active sports.
- Coffee knowledge and barista skills are a plus.
Working at Rapha comes with perks like a 50% apparel discount, a company pension scheme, enhanced parental leave, and a membership to the Rapha Cycling Club, among others. We offer competitive pay ranging from $18.00-$22.00 per hour plus a potential 5% annual bonus, with the final wage considering your location and experience.
Clubhouse Assistant
Rapha's purpose is to inspire the world to live a life by bike. In order to achieve this, we are committed to making the Rapha community a place of inclusion on and off the bike.
Rapha Clubhouses are inspiring meeting places for cyclists and fans of the sport. Inside you’ll find a retail space stocked with the latest Rapha products and great espresso, as well as an extensive programme of live racing, rides and events. Also home to the local chapter of the Rapha Cycling Club, our Clubhouses can be found in vibrant cycling cities Worldwide.
The Clubhouse Assistantis dedicated to delivering the legendary Rapha customer experience across both the retail and café spaces within the Clubhouse. The first person any visitor to the club will meet, the Clubhouse Assistant must be welcoming and engaging, a refined Rapha ambassador. A people person, the Clubhouse Assistant is able to uncover and cater to all the customer’s needs through conversation, and by using their Rapha product knowledge twinned with retail experience, they will provide the perfect Rapha solution.
THE ROLE
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver the legendary Rapha experience by engaging, developing and maintaining relationships with all Clubhouse visitors
- Seamlessly move between all areas of the Clubhouse whilst delivering consistent world-class service
- Drive sales by effectively uncovering the customer’s needs and presenting appropriate range solutions
- Provide expert Rapha product knowledge
- Understand the full café offering and recommend menu items to customers
- Create a friendly and welcoming environment, where the sport and culture of cycling can flourish
- Communicate positively about the brand at all times, be a Rapha Ambassador and bring to life Rapha’s core values – Passion, Determination, Creativity & Communication
- Maintain the highest Visual Merchandising and House-keeping standards
- Assist in the planning and delivery of Clubhouse Rides and Events
- Assist in the preparation of café offerings to support the chef as required
- Support the team and work together to create an inspiring and positive working environment
THE CANDIDATE
- The ideal Clubhouse Assistant will have the following skills and qualities:
- Experience in a luxury retail environment
- Passionate about delivering legendary customer experiences
- A proven track record of delivering results and the drive to exceed expectations
- Personable and friendly – a good communicator that is approachable and engaging
- Ability to prioritise and demonstrate initiative
- Knowledge of the Rapha brand
- Ability to work a mixture of morning, evenings, weekends and some holidays
- Interested in cycling of any form or active sports is desirable
- An interest in coffee/barista training would also be an advantage
Working at Rapha
We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.
- Monthly social events and social away days
- We offer all our employees a 50% apparel discount and a discount for family and friends
- An annual clothing allowance
- Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
- Company Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Leave
Our pay range for this role is $18.00-$22.00 with a bonus potential of 5% of your annual base compensation.
Final wage offers take into consideration, location and level of experience.
