Barista / Sales Assistant
23 hours ago
£12.3–£13.5 hourly
Full-time
London
Retail Sales Assistant & Tea Bar Specialist Camden Tea Bar – Camden Market, London Full-time and Part-time Positions Available Camden Tea Bar is a highly respected independent tea shop and tea bar in Camden Market, with over 2,000 five-star Google reviews and recognition in the Top 10% of cafés worldwide on TripAdvisor. We specialise in loose-leaf teas from around the world, and we also serve freshly prepared teas, matcha, and coffees to takeaway customers. Our reputation is built on both the quality of our drinks and the exceptional customer experience provided by our team. We are looking for reliable, professional individuals to join our team in a role combining specialist retail and barista-style drink preparation. This is a customer-focused role suited to someone who takes pride in their work and is looking for a stable, long-term position with opportunities to grow. The Role: You will be responsible for both preparing drinks and helping customers discover and purchase teas and accessories. Your responsibilities will include: Drink preparation (barista-style service): • Preparing loose-leaf teas, matcha, and tea-based drinks to a consistently high standard, • Preparing coffees and other hot drinks, • Working efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality, • Greeting every customer warmly and professionally, • Helping customers choose teas based on their tastes and preferences, • Building strong knowledge of our teas and products through training, • Providing a welcoming, engaging, and informative experience, • Handling sales transactions accurately Shop standards and responsibility: • Maintaining excellent cleanliness and presentation, • Restocking products and maintaining displays, • Taking pride in the appearance and smooth running of the shop What We’re Looking For: We are looking for people who genuinely care about customer experience and quality. The ideal candidate will be: • Friendly, confident, and professional with customers, • Reliable, punctual, and responsible, • Calm and efficient in a busy environment, • Interested in developing specialist tea and drink knowledge, • Looking for a long-term role with stability and progression Experience preferred: • Barista experience OR hospitality experience, • Retail experience OR strong customer-facing experience Training and Development: You will receive structured training to develop: • Specialist tea knowledge, • Drink preparation skills, • Customer service and communication skills, • Professional retail standards Our team are trained to provide both excellent drinks and expert customer guidance. Growth & Progression Opportunities: Camden Tea Bar is an expanding independent business, and we are committed to promoting from within. There will be opportunities to progress into roles such as: • Senior Tea Bar Specialist, • Supervisor, • Assistant Manager, • Management roles in future locations We are looking for people who want to grow with the business long term. Who This Role Is Ideal For: This role is ideal for someone who has worked as a: • Barista, • Café assistant, • Hospitality professional