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Retail Assistant – Christmas

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John Lewis & Partners

18d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Exeter

AI generated summary

  • You need retail or hospitality experience, full availability for the Christmas period, and the ability to work full-time with early starts, late finishes, and alternate weekends.
  • You will engage customers, manage stock, ensure displays are organized, and provide excellent service in the café, contributing to an exceptional shopping and dining experience.

Requirements

  • Experience in a selling or stock management role within a retail environment or in a hospitality role.
  • Candidates are required to be available throughout the whole Christmas period.
  • Full time work only across seven days to include early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends between the hours of 06:00 - 21:00.
  • Full time time rotas to include alternate weekend working.

Responsibilities

  • Selling Assistant: Your day will be varied, from delivering service with a smile at the till to helping customers with their online orders. You will be an ambassador for the John Lewis & Partners brand and you’ll delight in going above and beyond to exceed our customers expectations. You'll proactively engage with customers on the shop floor to help them find and fall in love with our beautiful products and unique services.
  • Stock Assistant: Your journey starts with stock arriving at the back door; we’ll rely on you to work with your team to unload the stock and ensure it’s in the right place at the right time for our customers. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the displays are well organised, beautifully presented and the information is accurate. Your role is much more than just stock on shelves, it’s a vital part of creating a truly inspirational customer experience in our shops.
  • Cafe Assistant: You will be working in either our fast-paced customer restaurants or staff canteen, delivering the exciting John Lewis food offer with excellent service and serving our food to exceptional standards. You’ll be involved in food production, stock management as well as selling duties, working both in the kitchen and the restaurant.

FAQs

What is the pay rate for the Retail Assistant – Christmas role?

The pay rate for this role is £11.55 per hour.

Are the positions available for full-time or part-time work?

The positions are for full-time work only.

What roles are available for this temporary Christmas position?

The available roles include Selling Assistant, Stock Assistant, and Cafe Assistant.

What are the working hours for the Retail Assistant position?

Working hours will include early starts, late finishes, evenings, and weekends between the hours of 06:00 - 21:00.

Is previous retail or hospitality experience required for this role?

While desirable, experience in a selling or stock management role within a retail environment or in a hospitality role is preferred but not mandatory.

Will training be provided for the Retail Assistant role?

Yes, full training will be provided, including digital learning and on-the-job training.

Are candidates required to be available throughout the Christmas period?

Yes, candidates are required to be available throughout the whole Christmas period.

Is this position temporary or permanent?

The majority of our Christmas roles are temporary.

When should candidates apply for this role?

Candidates are recommended to apply early, as vacancies may close early if a high volume of applications is received.

Can candidates request adjustments during the assessment process?

Yes, candidates can advise if they require a reasonable adjustment as part of the assessment process.

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