Sales Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We're a small delicatessen based in Gomersal, with a range of artisan food and drink products. We also have a small cafe and we are looking for a confident, outgoing person who is going to bring new and fresh ideas to the deli.

Your role -

You will start your role as a sales assistant, with full training in all aspects of the job including both retail and food/drink side. This role has the potential to turn into a supervisor position. We all work together as a team and do not have specific jobs for specific people therefore your initial sales assistant role includes, but is not limited to -

• using EPOS till
• preparing coffees and other hot drinks
• preparing food
• cleaning
• helping customers with any queries
• working any events we hold, both in the shop and at other venues

You must -

• Have good communication skills
• Have a passion for food and drink
• Be self motivated
• Have excellent organisation skills
• Be computer literate
• Be able to work to the needs of the business
• Be flexible
• Be able to work weekends and during the holiday periods – this is essential
• Have a fun, bubbly personality and be confident in a customer facing role

Ideal but not essential attributes-

• Barista training/experience with an espresso machine
• Experience working in a café/restaurant
• Retail experience
• Knowledge of food and drink

You will be contracted to a 16 hour part time contract, with flexibility for overtime/shift covering. Set shifts will be Wednesday to Sunday, pay will be dependent on age and experience.

Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week

Salary: £7.85-£10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Every weekend
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Retail sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person