Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Location:
LA Market
Status:
Full-time On site
Compensation:
$70,000-$80,000 annually
Position Summary:
The Kith Facility Manager acts in partnership and under the guidance of the Head of Security, General Manager, or Kith HQ business partners on overall security responsibilities. The Facility Manager is imperative in the store’s overall operations, as they provide direction and guidance to the Security team(s) within their assigned market(s). The individual is professional, aware, and detail oriented, while remaining attentive to the business needs within their market(s). Ensuring the safety of store staff and customers through diligent monitoring of the sales floor and entrance(s). They will be responsible for hiring, training and developing Security personnel to ensure they meet all company standards. The Facility Manager will serve as the point of contact for any vendors or service providers which may include but are not limited to third-party agencies and repair & facilities service companies. They’ll continuously contribute to the seamless operations of the store by managing any lines that form outside the store and helping in the execution of any product releases.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary Responsibilities:
Monitor entrance(s) of the store, while managing traffic in and out of the store.
Check employee coats and bags upon entry & exit.
Hire, train, and develop a team of capable security personnel.
Handle undesired conduct, violations of building policy and civil laws as warranted for the security and safety of guests, employees, patrons, and property.
Observe the sales floor for potential theft and fraud.
Provide supervisory level support to Head of Security and/or General Manager, in overall management of both in-house and third-party security guards.
Manage any lines/crowds that form outside of the store.
Provide support to both guests and team members in any safety, crowd management or crisis response situations.
Ensure the store is compliant with any building/city/state or federal ordinance regarding crowds inside and outside of the store.
Travel within their assigned market(s), to provide physical support and guidance as business needs require.
Assist store management team with housekeeping responsibilities including but not limited to, dusting, sweeping, collection of trash, and other tasks traditionally associated with standard retail operations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Projects/Tasks:
Assist in the execution of any in-store or off-site activations, releases or events, by managing and monitoring crowds/lines and overall entry.
Follow the direction of Head of Security or General Manager in any emergency situations
Complete any assigned tasks during new store openings.
Act as the point of contact for any third-party agencies, repair or service providers, as assigned.
Provide support for any facilities matters within their assigned market(s).
REQUIREMENTS
Availability:
Open & flexible availability, including but not limited to evenings, overnights, and weekends as well as Holidays.
Availability to consistently work weekends, special projects, drops/releases or as the business’ needs require.
Ability to regularly travel within their assigned market(s) during and outside of regular operating hours.
Licenses/Certificates:
Valid State Security Guard License/Certificate, or Guard Card is required
Experience:
4-5 years as Security
2-3 years in Loss Prevention preferred but not required
1-3 years in a customer facing environment
1+ years in a Retail/Apparel environment
Skills/Abilities:
Effective communication with both internal and external customers
Crowd management
Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time
Ability to de-escalate conflicts
Ability to lift and move 30lbs.
Ability to perform standard tasks that are related to retail operations including but not limited to, bending, twisting, and climbing ladders/step stools.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.
WHO YOU ARE
Professional Characteristics:
Open to feedback
Comfortable addressing individuals and crowds
Comfortable with giving direction in a respectful manner
Personal Characteristics:
Calm demeanor
Intuitive
Observant
WHO WE ARE
Established in 2011 in New York City, Kith is a lifestyle brand and specialty retailer that offers seasonal collections of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, accessories and footwear through a distinct lens of personal storytelling. Kith embodies a multi-faceted lifestyle, with uncompromising detail to fabrication and design. Led by Founder, CEO and Creative Director Ronnie Fieg, the brand is known globally for evoking nostalgia from a dynamic point of view, and working closely with a carefully selected set of best-in-class collaborators.
Kith operates 16 standalone boutiques around the world, and 3 shop-in-shops. Kith Treats, conceived from Fieg’s childhood love for cereal, operates in 10 locations, as well as
Sadelle’s at Kith
restaurants in Paris, Miami Design District, Toronto and Seoul.
The Kinnect Foundation, a non-profit established and operated by Kith, is a non-profit devoted to creating positive change through education, community and social impact.
Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
All career opportunities offered by Kith are fully on site, and if contacted, all email communication will come from a kith.com or kithnyc.com email address. Please note that any correspondence from an alternative email domain, or offering remote or hybrid work, is fraudulent.
Job Tags
Full time, Seasonal work, Remote work, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift