Lead the Future of Cannabis Retail
At The Garden Dispensary, we're redefining what cannabis retail looks like in Ohio.
Our mission is simple—deliver exceptional guest experiences while maintaining the highest standards of compliance, operational excellence, and employee development.
We're looking for passionate retail leaders who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy coaching teams, and believe outstanding customer service begins with strong leadership.
If you're ready to grow your career with one of Ohio's fastest-growing cannabis retailers, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join The Garden?
We believe great leaders deserve opportunities to grow.
Our supervisors receive:
- Career advancement into Assistant General Manager and General Manager roles
- Leadership development and management training
- Performance-based recognition and incentive opportunities
- Comprehensive cannabis compliance education
- Employee product discounts
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- 401(k) (if applicable)
- A collaborative leadership team focused on coaching—not micromanagement
Position Summary
The Dispensary Supervisor is responsible for leading daily retail operations while ensuring full compliance with all Ohio Division of Cannabis Control (DCC) regulations.
This position serves as the Manager on Duty during assigned shifts and is responsible for coaching employees, driving sales performance, maintaining inventory accuracy, supporting customer service initiatives, and creating a culture centered around accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.
Success in this role requires balancing compliance, guest satisfaction, leadership, and business performance.
What You'll Do
Lead the Team
- Coach, develop, and motivate Budtenders
- Conduct daily shift huddles focused on sales, promotions, compliance, and service
- Deliver real-time coaching using observation and feedback
- Assist with, onboarding, and training new employees
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture
- Recognize employee achievements while addressing performance concerns professionally
Delivering an Exceptional Guest Experience
- Ensure every guest receives friendly, educational, and compliant service
- Resolve customer concerns quickly and professionally
- Support sales initiatives while maintaining ethical cannabis recommendations
- Promote loyalty enrollment, customer education, and product knowledge
- Monitor wait times and customer flow throughout the day
Drive Operational Excellence
- Open and close the dispensary following company SOPs
- Supervise daily cash handling and register accountability
- Monitor inventory movement, replenishment, quarantined inventory, and vault organization
- Complete daily operational checklists
- Maintain merchandising standards and compliant promotional displays
- Coordinate with Inventory Management on cycle counts and discrepancy investigations
Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain strict compliance with:
- Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3780
- Ohio Administrative Code 1301:18
- Division of Cannabis Control regulations
- Metrc inventory requirements
- Company Standard Operating Procedures
Responsibilities include:
- Customer ID verification
- Purchase limit monitoring
- Secure product handling
- Incident documentation
- Inventory discrepancy reporting
- Employee compliance coaching
- Audit preparation
- Security awareness and loss prevention
Business Performance
Partner with leadership to improve store performance by monitoring:
- Average Order Value (AOV)
- Units Per Transaction (UPT)
- Loyalty enrollment
- Customer satisfaction
- Labor efficiency
- Inventory accuracy
- Sales trends
- Employee productivity
Performance Expectations (KPIs)
Successful Supervisors consistently demonstrate:
Guest Experience
- Guest Satisfaction Score: 95% or higher
- Google Review engagement
- Professional conflict resolution
- Exceptional customer service observations
Sales Performance
- Support store Average Order Value goals
- Support Units Per Transaction goals
- Coach effective product recommendations
- Increase attachment sales through education
Operational Excellence
- Inventory accuracy
- Timely completion of operational checklists
- Accurate cash handling
- Daily inventory discrepancy follow-up
- Zero preventable compliance violations
Leadership
- Complete weekly coaching sessions
- Conduct daily team huddles
- Achieve 95%+ employee training completion
- Maintain positive employee engagement
- Develop future leaders through coaching
Requirements
Required
- Minimum age of 21 years
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum two years of retail leadership experience
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Preferred
- Cannabis dispensary leadership experience
- Dutchie POS experience
- Metrc inventory management experience
- Inventory control experience
- Scheduling experience
- Experience leading teams of 10+ employees
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Lift up to 25 pounds
- Work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Navigate a secure retail environment
Compliance Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all requirements established by the Ohio Division of Cannabis Control, including:
- Background investigation
- Fingerprinting
- Required Compliance Training
- Continued adherence to all state cannabis regulations
Schedule: Flexible availability required including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits
Leadership Competencies
Our supervisors lead with:
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Respect
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Continuous Improvement
- Customer Focus
- Team Development
Career Growth
The Garden is committed to promoting from within.
Successful Supervisors may advance into:
- Assistant General Manager
- Inventory Manager
- General Manager
- Regional Leadership
- Corporate Operations & Training
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Garden Dispensary is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every employee has the opportunity to grow and succeed.
Ready to Grow With Us?
If you're passionate about leadership, customer experience, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply today and help shape the future of cannabis retail in Ohio.