Sales Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant roles across Ginger Whale's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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