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Senior Sales Assistant

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You need food retail experience, great communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling experience, and flexibility to work any 5 days from Monday to Sunday.
  • You will serve food, manage displays, handle orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, address queries, and maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Requirements

  • - Previous food retailing experience / Food to Go
  • - Great communication skills
  • - A positive attitude, we’ll need you to be resilient
  • - Cash handling experience / working touch screen tills (don’t worry, we’ll teach you)
  • - You will be required to be flexible with your hours, you will need to be available to work between *Monday to Sunday any 5 days from 7

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and serve customers with a range of hot and cold bakery and food to go products.
  • Set up and maintain counter and window displays in line with our guidelines.
  • Deal with customer pre-orders and process payment and paperwork accordingly.
  • Take payment for goods using electronic tills and processing by cash and card.
  • Stock shelves with products.
  • Answer queries from customers.
  • Give advice and guidance on products to customers.
  • Report discrepancies and problems to the management team.
  • Cleaning of shop & facilities.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Senior Sales Assistant position?

The working hours are 30 hours per week, with various shifts that change week to week, including weekends, between 5am and 5pm, any 5 days from 7.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate for the Senior Sales Assistant position is £12.02 per hour.

Is previous experience required for this role?

Yes, previous food retailing experience or experience in a food-to-go environment is ideally required.

Are there opportunities for additional hours?

Yes, while the position is for 30 hours per week, additional hours may be available.

What benefits are offered to employees?

The benefits include a colleague discount scheme offering up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during breaks, and a retail discount scheme for you and your immediate family.

What are the key responsibilities of a Senior Sales Assistant?

Key responsibilities include preparing and serving bakery products, maintaining displays, processing customer payments, handling pre-orders, answering customer queries, and cleaning shop facilities.

Is flexibility in working hours required for this role?

Yes, you will need to be flexible with your hours and available to work between Monday and Sunday, any 5 days from 7.

What should I do if I want to apply for this position?

If you are interested in applying for the Senior Sales Assistant position, please ensure you can commit to the required hours and submit your application as directed in the job posting.

How does the company support its employees?

At Bayne's the Family Bakers, we cultivate an environment where every individual is valued and empowered and are committed to fair treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or health background.

The Family Bakers Since 1954 - Living Our Family Values Everyday

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1921
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Bayne’s is a family-owned bakery renowned for its commitment to baking fresh, high-quality products at great value. With a rich tradition, we take pride in delivering excellence to our customers every day. Passion drives us to maintain our standards and ensure that each product we offer meets the highest expectations of taste and freshness.