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Barista / Sales Assistant - Camden Tea Bar

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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
  • Keeping the tea bar clean, organised, and well presented
    Customer service and retail:
  • 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
  • Minimum 2 years customer service experience preferred
    Full tea training will be provided.

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
  • Specialty retail assistant
    and is looking for a more specialist, professional retail environment.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    5 days a week including one weekend day
  • Salary
    £12.3 – £13.5 hourly
  • Benefits
    + incentives
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

pin icon90- 92 Camden Lock Place, NW1 8AF, London

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Over 100 teas form across the globe! All teas are available as drinks for drink in or takeaway and packets of loose leaf tea to enjoy at home. Along with tasty treats and coffee. • 1-10 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since July, 2024

We are a 5* rated shop within the busy Camden market. We value most our customer experience and stock a range of over 100 teas from all over the world for customers to enjoy hot or cold in store or to take home in retail packs.

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