Bookseller & barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have a deep passion for books, coffee and community? Are you looking for a fun and dynamic work environment? If so, we want you to join our team!
We are Queer Lit, Manchester's LGBTQ+ bookshop and are looking for passionate and committed individuals who share our love for books, coffee, and socializing, to join our team as we expand into our exciting new location. Previous experience in a bookshop, coffee shop, or bar is desirable.
As a member of our team, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, recommending books to customers, serve drinks, and help deliver exciting events such as book launches, poetry readings, and other community lead gatherings.
The ideal candidate will have a deep knowledge of literature and be able to engage in thoughtful conversations with our customers. You should also be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and have a friendly and outgoing personality.
If you are interested in joining our team, please send your resume and a cover letter highlighting your experience in the bookshop, coffee shop, or bar industry, as well as your passion for books and literature. We look forward to hearing from you!
We have three options for available hours: 16 hours per week, 30 hours per week, and 40 hours per week. When applying, please specify which option you are interested in.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-40 per week
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Bookselling (preferred)
- customer service (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 Bookseller & barista roles across Queer Lit / Social Refuge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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