114 Best gift shop Jobs in London (December 2025)

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Guest Experience Manager (GXM) will oversee the day-to-day operations of the museum, ensuring the Guest Experience team is well coached and equipped to meet their objectives. Team Management Managing a team of approximately 15–20, the GXM will foster a supportive and unified staff culture. Key responsibilities include completing and communicating staff rotas, coaching and training staff, conducting probation and performance reviews, and carrying out basic fact-finding exercises. Gift Shop & Retail Operations The GXM is responsible for the smooth operation of the museum’s gift shop, supervising a team of five shop staff. Duties include ensuring exceptional customer service, overseeing merchandising standards, managing retail POS procedures, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating replenishment. The GXM will create and communicate shop staff rotas, support training and development, lead performance reviews, and ensure sales targets and retail KPIs are met. Collaboration with the Operations Manager on product launches, visual merchandising, and promotional activity is essential. Guest Experience Delivering outstanding guest experiences sets Paradox Museum apart. The GXM will lead with exemplary customer service skills, manage the flow through the museum, handle time-slot management, answer guest questions, and act as the first point of escalation. Mastery of the ticketing system and retail POS is essential. Facilities and Operations Each shift, the GXM will manage all operational elements to ensure a safe environment for staff and guests. Responsibilities include key holding, acting as first aider and fire warden, performing daily reconciliation banking tasks, and troubleshooting IT and maintenance issues. The GXM will also liaise with cleaning and maintenance contractors and complete regular facility reports. Minimum Requirements • Minimum two years’ team leadership experience within a high-volume Customer Service, Leisure, Tourism, or Hospitality environment, • Experience in rota creation and communication, staff training, and performance review, • Supervisory level experience with Box Office/POS, • Experience in managing labour budget and delivering targeted KPIs, • First aid, fire marshal, and personal licence certificate holder (desirable) Personal Attributes • Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, • Fluency in English (verbal and written); additional languages desirable, • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, • Enthusiastic about change and capable of driving the business forward

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Bazar

Fashion Sales Assistant part time

26 days ago

£12–£13 hourly

Part-time

Barnes, Richmond upon Thames

Part Time Sales Assistant for Fridays (9.45-6.15) and occasional other days for lovely Ladies Fashion Store selling fashion, accessories and gifts. Days required are Friday with occasional other days to cover holiday periods etc. This job would suit a student who can work extra during holiday periods. Working hours 9.45-6.15 (11.15-4.45 on Sundays) Bazar is an independent fashion store in Barnes, South West London. We are looking for applicants who love fashion, shopping and take pride in their work. A strong work ethic is imperative as is reliability and punctuality. You will be required to open up and close the store, keep the store beautifully clean and tidy at all times and above all help customers and drive sales in a friendly and non pushy manner. You will work on your own for much of the day so confidence in your own ability plus self motivation imperative! There will be a short informal interview for successful applicant followed by a two hour trial at a later date. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Restaurant In partnership with Chef Luke Farrell, Speedboat Bar takes inspiration from the Thai-Chinese restaurants in Bangkok’s Chinatown and the thrilling sport of Speedboat racing along the canals (klongs) of Thailand. The menu explores the ingredients, flavours and techniques that took Luke to Bangkok and its unique foodways; Chinese in origin but now uniquely Thai. A masterclass in wok cooking, roasted meats and spicy sauces, each hinging on the specialist Thai herbs and ingredients cultivated and grown at Luke’s nursery, Ryewater, in Dorset. The bar focuses on sharing Singha beer towers, slushies and chasers; the signature Speedboat cocktails – Snakesblood Negroni; Shop Window Old Fashioned; and Jelly Bia made with frozen Leo Lager; as well as softs such as a Snakefruit soda. The Position We're looking for an experienced Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team, creating exceptional dishes and delivering an all-encapsulating experience to our guests. You'll have experience working in a quality kitchen, adhering to standard operating and Health and Safety procedures. More importantly we are looking for people for as passionate about food and hospitality as we are! If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: • Prior experience as a Chef de Partie within a fast-paced quality, restaurant;, • Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;, • A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;, • Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;, • The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group; Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself • Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants, • Retail & Takeaway Discounts, • Code App Membership Look After Yourself • Additional £15 for late finish (Fri & Sat), • Discounted Gym Membership, • 24/7 Online GP, • Company Donations for your involvement with Charities, • Employee Assistance Program, • Access to Financial Advice, • Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Progress Yourself • Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar, • A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge, • Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself • Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral, • Staff parties & long service awards

Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Store Manager to lead our luxury gift and lifestyle store located in Westfield Shopping Centre. Our store offers a carefully curated selection of products that reflect a refined lifestyle, including handmade soaps, natural candles, elegant towels, home textiles, wellness products, and thoughtfully selected gifts. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in retail management, a passion for high-quality products, and the ability to motivate and guide a team to deliver an exceptional customer experience in a boutique environment. Responsibilities • Oversee daily store operations to ensure smooth and efficient performance., • Lead, train, and motivate the sales team to achieve individual and store sales targets., • Maintain the store’s visual and operational standards in line with the brand’s luxury concept., • Ensure excellent customer service by setting high standards and leading by example., • Monitor sales performance, analyse results, and implement strategies to maximise profitability., • Manage inventory, stock levels, and product displays effectively., • Handle customer feedback and resolve issues promptly and professionally., • Coordinate with management and suppliers to ensure timely product replenishment and promotions., • Prepare reports on sales, staff performance, and operational needs. Requirements / Skills • Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Manager in the retail, gift, lifestyle, or home décor sector., • Strong leadership and team management skills., • Fluent in spoken English (required)., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills., • Strong focus on customer satisfaction and long-term client relationships., • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask effectively., • Non-smoker., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment while maintaining a positive attitude. Work Location Westfield Shopping Centre - Shepherd's Bush

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