Flower Shop Employee Training Checklist

Ensure your floral team is blooming with success! This Flower Shop Employee Training Checklist covers everything from flower care & design to customer service & POS operations. Streamline onboarding, maintain consistent quality, and boost your flower shop's performance with our easy-to-use checklist template.

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Onboarding & Shop Introduction

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Covers shop layout, team introductions, policies, and initial paperwork.

Welcome Message & Shop Overview

Employee Name

Start Date

Position/Role

Review of Employee Handbook (Initial Acknowledgment)

Key Contact Person (Manager/Mentor)

Shop Layout Familiarization (Confirm Location Visited)

Flower Handling & Care

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Includes proper receiving, hydrating, storage, and handling techniques for various flower types.

Receiving Instructions - Supplier Specific

Flower Count Upon Delivery

Flower Condition Upon Arrival (Overall)

Specific Flower Damage (Check all that apply)

Delivery Date

Delivery Time

Hydration Solution Used (Brand & Mix)

Water Temperature (°F)

Design & Arrangement Basics

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Fundamentals of floral design, color theory, and arrangement styles.

Explain the principles of floral design (balance, proportion, rhythm, harmony).

Select all that apply: What are the basic color theory concepts?

What is the recommended ratio of greenery to focal flowers in a small arrangement?

Choose the most appropriate container for a modern, minimalist design:

Describe how to create a spiral arrangement technique.

Which stem trimming technique maximizes water uptake?

Point of Sale (POS) System

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Training on the shop's POS system, including order entry, payment processing, and customer interactions.

Login Credentials (Username/Password)

Employee ID

Payment Types Accepted (Select All)

Procedure for Processing Credit Card Payments

Procedure for Handling Cash Transactions

Discount Application Procedures (Select One)

Return/Exchange Policy Details

Sales Tax Rate

Order Fulfillment & Delivery

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Processes for fulfilling orders, preparing deliveries, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Order Number

Delivery Date

Delivery Time Window Start

Delivery Time Window End

Delivery Method

Delivery Instructions (e.g., Gate Code, Apartment Number)

Delivery Address

Special Handling Required?

Total Items

Customer Service & Communication

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Techniques for providing excellent customer service and handling inquiries effectively.

Greeting Protocol - Describe the standard greeting used when customers enter the shop.

Handling Complaints - Select the correct procedure for escalating customer complaints.

Active Listening Techniques - List techniques for actively listening to customer requests.

Communication Channels - Which channels are employees authorized to use for customer communication?

Dealing with Difficult Customers - Briefly describe strategies for handling difficult or frustrated customers.

Order Clarification - Select the proper response when an order requires clarification.

Safety Procedures

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Covers shop safety protocols, including handling sharp tools, chemicals, and emergency procedures.

Emergency Contact Information Review

Potential Hazards Identified (Check all that apply)

Location of First Aid Kit

Location of Fire Extinguisher(s)

Date of Last Fire Extinguisher Inspection

Date of Last Safety Training Review

Employee Signature Acknowledging Safety Procedures

Product Knowledge (Seasonal)

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Focuses on understanding current seasonal flowers, plants, and related products.

Current Seasonal Flowers (Check all that apply)

Brief Description of Key Seasonal Flower Characteristics (e.g., Rose – Fragrance, Durability)

Typical Vase Life (Days) – Rose (example)

Peak Season Start Date – Sunflower (example)

Common Color Variations – Peony (Select one)

Upload a Reference Image of a Current Seasonal Arrangement (Optional)

Loss Prevention & Security

9 of 10

Training on preventing theft, handling cash safely, and maintaining shop security.

Employee ID Number

Review of Shop Security Protocols (Summary)

Starting Cash Drawer Amount

Ending Cash Drawer Amount

Suspicious Activity Reported?

Details of Suspicious Activity (if applicable)

Date of Last Security System Check

Employee Signature - Acknowledgment of Security Training

Wrap-Up & Assessment

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Review of key concepts, Q&A session, and assessment of employee understanding.

Training Completion Score (out of 100)

Areas for Improvement (Identified by Trainer)

Employee Comments/Questions

Overall Training Effectiveness (Employee Perspective)

Date of Assessment

Time of Assessment

Employee Signature

Trainer Signature

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