Become a Bud
At Bouquet & Bordeaux, hospitality is more than service — it's creating moments of beauty, connection, and calm in the middle of everyday life.
We're building a team of Buds who value thoughtful details, warm hospitality, and the art of slowing down. Whether you're pouring a glass of wine, guiding a floral workshop, pulling espresso, or supporting behind the scenes — every role shapes an experience that feels curated, welcoming, and genuine.
We are not a high-volume concept. We are intentional.
If you take pride in your craft and believe that beauty belongs in ordinary moments, we'd love to meet you.
Our Mission
Beauty. Connection. Intention.
We believe in slowing down and making the everyday meaningful.
We believe work should be meaningful, standards should be clear, and kindness should never be optional.
This is the atmosphere we protect.
This is the experience we create.
This is why we are here.
Benefits of Being a Bud
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Bouquet & Bordeaux supports employee wellbeing through mental health resources.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Complimentary access to the Calm app
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Bouquet & Bordeaux observes two paid holidays annually:
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
All Buds earn paid time off that grows with your time at Bouquet & Bordeaux.
Salaried & Management Buds Eligible after 90 days of employment. Starting at one week per calendar year, increasing with continued service.
Hourly Buds Eligible after six months of employment with an average of 25+ hours per week. Starting allocation increases with continued service.
Full PTO details, including accrual schedules by tenure, are provided during onboarding.
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Employees working a shift are entitled to one staff meal during that shift.
Off-duty dining: Employees receive a 25% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages when off the clock.
Alcohol is excluded from discounts unless otherwise approved for special events
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Employees receive a 20% discount on retail items (excluding alcohol)
Employees receive a 30% discount on workshops and ticketed classes, space permitting
Employees may receive preferred pricing on private events when not interfering with peak business needs
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Employees are eligible for two paid Give Back Days annually to participate in community service.
Service must be performed with a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Advance approval and verification are required
Become a Bud
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Item description
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Bouquet & Bordeaux is seeking a talented freelance floral designer to bring beauty and artistry to our Paris-inspired floral wine bar. This is a flexible, contract-based role that blends on-call availability, recurring weekly work, and project-based commissions depending on business needs and seasonal demand.
Scope of Work
Design and create custom floral arrangements for in-house display, retail sales, and guest orders
Produce wedding florals, event installations, and private party designs in collaboration with the founder
Conceptualize and execute seasonal and holiday installations that reflect the B&B aesthetic
Source and select blooms and greenery in alignment with quality standards and budget parameters
Maintain a clean, organized workspace in Bloom Studio during and after production
Collaborate on design concepts for pop-ups, partnerships, and brand activations
Ideal Candidate
2+ years of professional floral design experience (event, retail, or studio setting)
Strong portfolio demonstrating range across arrangements, installations, and event work
Understanding of seasonal availability, bloom care, and sourcing
Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with B&B's curated, Parisian-inspired aesthetic
Reliable transportation and ability to deliver and set up off-site installations when needed
Professional communication and comfort working alongside a small, collaborative team
Own tools preferred but not required — B&B will provide studio access and shared supplies
Engagement Details
This is an independent contractor role. Scheduling is flexible and based on a combination of recurring weekly needs, event bookings, and seasonal projects. Volume will vary, with higher demand around holidays, wedding season, and special programming. Compensation is project-based or hourly depending on scope, discussed during consultation.