Sweet Life Country Store

10/20/2026

We still have a few Oliver's Caramel Apples left. Grab one before they're gone for the season!

10/15/2026

Why order ahead?
* Ribbon Candy is only made once per year
* Always sells out quickly
* Ordering ahead guarantees you get some
* We will hold your order until you pick up

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

RESTOCK ALERT! Fall Treats for your four legged friend, locally homemade by Popin Fresh Bones.

09/25/2026

Fall scented soy candles! Locally handmade by Kandy's Krafts & toxin free. Check out scents like: Fresh Apples, Cinnamon Stick, Spiced C***r & more - no artificial colors or chemicals.

09/24/2026

Friday & Saturday, 10-4, at The Mill check out local crafts like the ones pictured below made by Shari Lee Wilcox and others! If you stop by in the afternoon, visit us right next door - open 2:00 - 9:00.

09/22/2026

09/11/2026

Oliver's Candies Batavia is hiring! Drop off a resume at either location or email it to: [email protected]

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and organized Store Coordinator to help keep our daily operations running as smoothly and sweetly as possible!

Position Overview

The Store Coordinator plays a vital role in our day-to-day success. You will act as a key point of contact between our retail floor, our production factory, and our team. This role combines hands-on customer service, inventory management, visual merchandising, and team scheduling.

Key Responsibilities

· Employee Scheduling: Create and manage weekly staff schedules to ensure optimal coverage during peak retail hours.
· Product Display & Merchandising: Design and maintain eye-catching, candy displays that draw in customers and highlight seasonal items.
· Factory Coordination: Serve as the primary communication link between the retail store and our candy factory to manage stock replenishment and product availability.
· Inventory Management: Conduct regular stock counts and track popular items. Package our famous handmade candies and seasonal items.
· Cash Handling: Operate POS system, accurately manage cash drawers, and possess strong basic math skills
· Customer Service Excellence: Greet guests, take phone orders, and model top-tier hospitality on the sales floor. Work in our ice cream shop, serving cones, sundaes, and milkshakes.

Qualifications & Requirements

· Customer Service Experience: 2+ years of hands-on retail or customer-facing experience (a passion for treating customers like family is a must!).
· Leadership Experience: 1–2 years of leadership or key-holder experience where you successfully guided peers, coordinated workflows, or supported a management team.
· Organizational Skills: Exceptional multitasking abilities with a keen eye for detail—especially when handling inventory, cash, and schedules.
· Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to effectively bridge communication between the retail shop and our off-site factory team.
· Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, and lift boxes of merchandise (up to 30 lbs) as needed.

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Please email resumes or applications to [email protected].

09/09/2026

Today's featured flavor: Caramel Apple Crisp - cinnamon flavored ice cream with apple chunks & butterscotch swirls. Stop in!