WHSmith
Main - Sales Assistant & Barista
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About the Role
We are a busy Food to Go Marks and Spencer Cafe in the heart of The Christie Hospital, looking for an experienced Coffee Barista/Sales Assistant to join our team!
Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who is confident in all things coffee and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment — making multiple drinks, serving customers, and keeping service running smoothly. Previous barista experience and confidence using a till/cash handling are essential. Our Cafe can get extremely busy, so you'll need to work well under pressure, bring plenty of energy, and take pride in delivering great coffee and excellent customer service.
Requirements
Please note: previous barista/coffee experience is essential for this role. If you don't have this experience, please look out for other postings!
Sales Assistant Duties
As a Sales Assistant, you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.
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What Being a Sales Assistant is All About
- Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
- Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
- Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
- Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.
What Our Stores Would Love to See
- A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in-store.
- Confident in communicating within the team.
- Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
- Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.
Rewards
How we reward our teams:
We know you’ll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, paid annual leave, and employee discounts, we’ll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.
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About Us
WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations, and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life’s journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, ‘broaden our offering’ to our customers throughout the UK. That’s why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life’s journeys better!
WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
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