Retail shop employee

(Fulltime)

Dive Friends Bonaire is the largest and most established dive operation on the island, not only offering world-class diving experiences but also serving as a retail dealer. We proudly import and distribute merchandise across all our Dive Friends locations as well as to local retail shops.

Our retail stores cater to a variety of tastes and needs. The Reef Store offers a wide selection of sandals from the iconic Reef brand, along with Reef apparel for those who want to carry the island’s laid-back, beachy vibe wherever they go. Dushi Store, recently redesigned, is your go-to spot for casual fashion, bringing fresh, stylish pieces perfect for both island living and off-island adventures. Meanwhile, Dushi Style focuses on sport and watersport-inspired gear, offering everything you need for active days in the sun and sea.

Whether you’re diving, relaxing, or looking to update your wardrobe, Dive Friends Bonaire’s retail shops have you covered

Job Opening: Retail shop employee at Dive Friends Bonaire

Are you passionate about retail and sales? Dive into an exciting new opportunity with Dive Friends Bonaire! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated commercial retail shop employee to join our dynamic team. If you love providing excellent customer service, working in a fast-paced environment, and being part of a vibrant team, this is the perfect challenge for you. Come join us and make a splash in the world of retail on the beautiful island of Bonaire

What will you do?
As part of our team, you’ll be the ‘face’ of Dive Friends Bonaire, working closely with your coworkers to create an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. You’ll help guide customers in making their choices, drive sales, and collaborate with the team to keep our stores looking their best. This includes tasks like unpacking new inventory, arranging products on the shelves, and ensuring the store is clean, neat, and organized. We value initiative, so we encourage you to bring fresh ideas for new products, store improvements, and small changes that can enhance the customer experience. If you’re a proactive, team-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we want to hear from you!

What are we looking for?

• Sales Oriented: You have the ability to connect with customers and confidently sell our wide range of products. Previous sales experience is essential.
  • Customer-Focused: You have a warm, welcoming attitude and are always ready to assist every customer with a smile and helpful guidance.
  • Motivated & Results-Driven: You are passionate about success and eager to meet and exceed goals, bringing energy and dedication to everything you do.
  • Authorized to Work on Bonaire: It’s important that you are legally allowed to work on Bonaire.

What does a typical day entail
Your day at Dive Friends Bonaire begins with opening the stores 10 minutes before 9 a.m. You’ll start by counting the money and ensuring everything is in order, checking that the store is exactly as your colleague left it the day before. Once the store is open, you’ll organize the space, ensuring everything is neat and ready for customers. Throughout the day, your top priority is always the customer—helping them find exactly what they need and providing excellent service. At the end of the day, you’ll work together with your colleagues to close the store, making sure everything is tidied up and ready for the next day. It’s a day full of teamwork, customer interaction, and keeping the store in top shape!

What is the team you will be working with like
Our team at Dive Friends Bonaire is a vibrant and diverse group, made up of locals and people from various cultures and backgrounds. We celebrate the richness that comes with different perspectives, and the team spans a range of ages, each bringing their unique experiences and energy to the workplace. Together, we create a dynamic environment where collaboration, respect, and a shared passion for excellent customer service come naturally. It’s this blend of cultures, ages, and experiences that makes our team strong, friendly, and united in delivering the best possible experience for our customers

What do we offer?

• A fulltime contract
• A dynamic job on the beautiful island of Bonaire.
• The chance to be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team.
• The salary starts at $ 1,750 gross per month and can go up to $ 1,930
• You will have 15 vacation days
• National Health Insurance
• Discount in all our stores: retail, dive retail and dive shops
• The opportunity to (further) develop your diving skills
• Various personnel deals on Bonaire, discount on: Bon Bida Gym, Yoga, Between 2 Buns and Bagels & Bloom

If you’re a proactive, team-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we want to hear from you!

Interested?
Are you the Retail shop employee we’re looking for and want to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Send your CV and a short motivation to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Interviews will take place starting January 15^th, 2025.

 Dive Retail Employee

(Fulltime)

With 7 different locations and 3 retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire has the biggest dive operation on Bonaire. We have approx. 60 employees. Dive Friends Bonaire is a PADI 5 star IDC center. Divers are trained from beginner to professional level. We introduce guests to the most beautiful dive sites on Bonaire. Our dive shops are open 7 days per week to provide a perfect experience for our guests.  We are a retail dealer, importing and distributing merchandise for all Dive Friends shops and retail shops. In addition, we supply other dive centers with dive equipment and accessories on Bonaire and work closely with some on-island suppliers.

Job Opening: Dive Retail Employee at Dive Friends Bonaire

Do you have a passion for diving and retail. Dive into a new challenge with Dive Friends Bonaire! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Dive Retail Employee to join our team.

What will you do?

• Sales of dive and snorkel equipment
• Keeping the store tidy and attractive
• Restocking the Dive Retail store and restocking other shops at Dive Friends Bonaire locations
• Receiving and labeling of new products
• You will be handling all the payments and cash involved
• Bring deposits to Head Quarters
• Receiving and transferring new products into the inventory in the system

What are we looking for?

• Knowledgeable about dive equipment: you have to be able to advise and sell dive (and snorkel) equipment
• Customer service skills: for contact with customers in the store
• Affinity with diving and active diver preferred: this helps with given advice and selling the dive and snorkel equipment  
• Taking the initiative and be a self-starter: if it is less busy you need to be able to decide by yourself what has to be done. There is no direct supervision, only indirect
• Languages: Fluent in English is a must, any other language is nice to have

What does a typical day entail?

The store opens at 8am and closes at 5pm. When the store is opened the signs and flags are put out, air conditioning and lights are turned on, open the cash register, tidy and restock the shop, welcome customers, warehouse visits for order picking, receiving new products and booking them into inventory etc.

What is the team you will be working with like

Work together as a team so being a team player is important. We have an international team and we are quite informal. We work in our Dive Friends Bonaire shirt and short and wear flipflops.

What do we offer?

• A fulltime contract
• A dynamic job on the beautiful island of Bonaire.
• The chance to be part of an enthusiastic and passionate team.
• Starting salary is $ 1.820
• You will have 15 vacation days
• National health insurance
• The opportunity to further develop your diving skills
• Discount in all our stores: retail, dive retail and dive shops
• Various personnel deals on Bonaire, discount on: Bon Bida Gym, Yoga, Between 2 Buns and Bagels & Bloom

We are more than just a dive shop; we are your dive friends!

Dive Friends Bonaire is not just a dive shop- we build lifelong relationships with our guests, providing them with personalized service and support every step of the way. So come join our family of passionate divers and discover the unparalleled warmth and friendliness that sets us apart from the rest.

Interested?

Are you the Dive Retail Employee we’re looking for and want to work in one of the most beautiful places in the world? Send your CV and a short motivation to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Dive Friends Bonaire Diving into the future together!

We are looking for an experienced

PADI Dive Instructor

If you are an experienced PADI Dive Instructor and you are ready for a new challenge, we would love to have you with us! We don’t need to explain to you what the work of a PADI Dive Instructor entails – you know that. What we find interesting is what you add to our team of dive professionals (about 60 employees). And…..what you would like to learn? Because not only do our guests come to learn, we also find it very important for you to continue to develop.

What are we looking for

• At least PADI OWSI.
• A service-oriented mindset.
• Experience with teaching and guiding of courses and dives.
• Experience in customer service or other social jobs.
• Friendly character and eager to learn new things.
• Driving license.
• Fluent in English (Spanish, Dutch and/or German are a plus)

About us

• Dive Friends Bonaire is a 5 Star PADI IDC Dive Center.
• We have 7 dive shop locations and 3 retail stores.
• Our team consists of about 60 motivated and enthusiastic staff members.

What we offer

• A competitive salary starting from $2075
• Working at a 5 Star PADI IDC Dive Shop.
• Other benefits like discount on dive gear and retail products.
• A great team consisting of your new dive friends.
• A one-year contract.
• Opportunities to grow and learn.

If you are interested in working on Bonaire and would like to be part of our team, please send an e-mail with your CV and cover letter to hr@divefriendsbonaire.com

Location Manager Port Bonaire (fulltime)

With seven locations and three retail stores, Dive Friends Bonaire is the largest dive operation on Bonaire and a PADI 5 Star IDC centre. We offer diving experiences for all levels, from beginners to instructors, introducing guests to Bonaire’s most beautiful dive sites. Our dive shops are open daily to ensure every visitor enjoys outstanding service and unforgettable underwater adventures. In addition, we distribute equipment to other local dive centres and collaborate with on-island suppliers.

Do you have a passion for diving and exceptional, commercial and organizational skills? Dive into a new challenge with Dive Friends Bonaire! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Location Manager at Port Bonaire to lead the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial: Drive revenue growth by promoting diving courses, gear, and excursions, building client relationships, and enhancing the dive center’s brand presence, while maintaining cost efficiency and an entrepreneurial mindset. Develop marketing and sales initiatives that efficiently utilize our budget whilst helping us grow.
• Daily Operations: Manage opening and closing procedures, maintain shop and guest facilities, coordinate dock and tank collection areas, and support a safe, welcoming environment for guests and team members alike.
• Staff Leadership & Development: Mentor and support a varied team. Conduct interviews, meetings and performance reviews. Guide team development focusing on professionalism and friendliness implement introductory and continuing training programs for staff.
• Guest and Customer Service: Ensure exceptional all-round guest experience. Duties include greeting, assisting, orientating, equipping and informing guests. Also addressing guest inquiries, concerns or complaints with utmost professionalism.
• Health & Safety: Oversee risk management for a safe diving and working environment. Ensure all safety protocols and emergency procedures are adhered to by staff and students.
• Communication & Coordination: Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, shareholders and team members. Work closely with fellow location managers, the planning department and the operations manager. There will be bi-annual meetings with shareholders to discuss the status of business and developments.
• Boat operations servicing and maintenance: Overseeing servicing and maintenance of our boats and crew training.
• Scuba tank management: Inspect, fill and maintain scuba tanks. Schedule regular hydrostatic testing and visual inspections of tanks.
• Compressor operation & maintenance: Oversee the operation and regular maintenance of air compressors.

Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory, Maintenance & Cash Management
• Administrative tasks
• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Facilities & equipment management

What are we looking for?

• Experienced Dive Professional: PADI Instructor with at least one year of management experience in the dive industry.
• Commercial skills: Demonstrated ability to drive revenue growth.
• Strong Leadership & Communication: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and communicate effectively with staff and guests alike.
• Organizational Skills: Proven experience managing scheduling, reporting, and inventory in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-Focused: Dedicated to providing a friendly, professional experience for every guest.
• Eco-Conscious: Passion for preserving Bonaire’s marine environment and supporting sustainable practices.

What does a typical day entail?

A typical day involves opening the shop, greeting guests, coordinating dive schedules, supporting staff, managing equipment, and tracking revenue. You ensure that the location is welcoming and always ready for the next day. It also involves promoting diving courses, gear, and excursions, building client relationships, and enhancing the dive center’s brand presence, while maintaining cost efficiency and a growth-oriented mindset.

What is the team you will be working with like?

You’ll join a supportive team that shares a passion for diving and delivering top-notch service. The team includes dive instructors, front desk staff, and divemasters dedicated to making guests feel at home.

What do we offer?

• A full-time contract with a dynamic role on the beautiful island of Bonaire
• An inclusive, enthusiastic team passionate about diving and customer service
• Salary starting from $ 2.498 gross per month
• You will have 15 vacation days
• National Healthcare
• Discount in all our stores: retail, dive retail and dive shops
• The opportunity to further develop your diving skills
• Various personnel deals on Bonaire, discount on: Bon Bida Gym, Yoga, Between 2 Buns and Bagels & Bloom.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to Dive Friends Bonaire and lead our Port Bonaire location, send your CV and a short motivation to HR@divefriendsbonaire.com . We can’t wait to dive into the future with you!