Budtender - San Jose

Budtender – Vibe by California, San Jose

Vibe by California is looking for a full-time Budtender to join our San Jose dispensary team. You'll be the face of Vibe on the sales floor — welcoming customers, helping them find the right products, and making every visit easy, informed, and compliant.

What you'll do

• Greet customers, verify age and ID at check-in, and deliver friendly, knowledgeable service
• Guide customers through flower, pre-rolls, vapes, edibles, concentrates, and topicals based on their needs and experience level
• Process sales accurately in the POS system and handle cash responsibly
• Follow all California (DCC) and City of San Jose cannabis regulations, including purchase limits and track-and-trace requirements
• Keep the sales floor, displays, and menus clean, stocked, and up to date
• Stay current on products, brands, and promotions
• Support opening and closing procedures and inventory counts

Pay: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule: Full-time; availability for days, evenings, weekends, and holidays required

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid government-issued photo ID
• Able to pass a background check and complete any required City of San Jose cannabis employee registration (conducted after a conditional offer, in line with the California Fair Chance Act)
• Retail, customer service, or cash-handling experience preferred; dispensary experience a plus
• Genuine interest in cannabis and a willingness to keep learning
• Strong communication skills and a positive, team-first attitude
• Comfortable standing for long periods and lifting up to 25 lbs

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay ($22 – $24/hr)
• Full-time hours
• Product training and ongoing education
• Room to grow with a multi-location California and Oregon dispensary group

Vibe is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act and applicable local law.