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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Shop Assistant

Salary Range
£9 - £12
£1 - £1 / mo

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Location Base
London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Currently at American Bites we are looking for kitchen/front of house staff (cooking experience needed) at our vibrant African american diner serving soul food in the heart of New Cross Gate.

We are looking for people who will have the talent, personality and passion to help build American Bites to become a national franchise. The right candidate will be able to multi-task various duties, perform well in fast-paced environments and fit in with the team.

Please note we will require you to work in shifts and at times during weekends and holidays. Experience in the industry is preferable.

Responsibilities for each role and salary will be based on experience and discussed during the recruitment process.

For this role some of the main tasks will include;

- Opening the shop and preparing for breakfast trade

- Cooking the breakfast menu to order

- Using the till and processing transactions

- Keeping the shop clean and suitable for trade

- Stock checking and liaising with management

We’re excited to hear from everyone with varying experiences. If you’d like to apply please send your CV drop off your cv in person at the restaurant. We will contact successful candidates.

We are also interested in candidates who can make coffee with an expresso machine. Desirable but not essential.

Team American Bites

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 12 months

Salary: £9.00-£11.95 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Flexitime
  • Holidays
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Tips
  • Yearly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

  • If a customer wants something added to their order that the forgot but you already charged them, what would you do?

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (preferred)
  • Night shift (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: cook/shop assistant

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Shop Assistant roles across American Bites's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £9 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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