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  • Barista / Sales Assistant
    Barista / Sales Assistant
    19 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

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  • Retail Sales Assistant
    Retail Sales Assistant
    19 hours ago
    £12.21–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Camden Tea Bar – Camden Market, London Full-time and Part-time Positions Available Camden Tea Bar is a highly respected independent tea specialist located in Camden Market, with over 2,000 five-star Google reviews and recognition in the Top 10% of cafés worldwide on TripAdvisor. Our reputation has been built over many years by a team of professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely customer-focused staff. Customers regularly return not just for our teas, but for the quality of service, conversation, and expertise they receive. We are now strengthening our team and are looking for reliable, professional individuals who are seeking a stable, long-term role within a respected independent business, with opportunities to grow as the business expands. This role is suited to someone who takes pride in their work, values customer relationships, and wants to develop specialist product knowledge. The Role: This is a customer-focused specialist retail role. Your primary responsibility is to create a welcoming, professional, and engaging experience for every customer. You will: • Welcome customers warmly and professionally, • Build genuine rapport and guide customers to suitable teas, • Develop strong knowledge of our teas and products through structured training, • Prepare and serve teas to a consistently high standard, • Maintain excellent shop presentation and organisation, • Handle sales, stock, and daily shop responsibilities with care and accuracy Who This Role Is Best Suited For: We are looking for individuals who are seeking a long-term, stable position, not a temporary or short-term role. The ideal candidate will be: • Professional, reliable, and consistent, • Naturally friendly and confident with customers, • Calm, mature, and responsible, • Genuinely interested in developing product knowledge and expertise, • Someone who takes pride in doing their job well, • Specialty retail, • Hospitality, • Independent shops, • Cafés or coffee shops, • Customer-focused environments Minimum 2 years of customer-facing experience preferred. Tea knowledge is not required initially. Full training will be provided. Training and Development: We provide structured, ongoing training to help you develop specialist tea knowledge and confidence in guiding customers. Our team are trusted advisors to customers, not just sales assistants. You will develop valuable skills in: • Customer engagement and communication, • Specialist product knowledge, • Professional retail standards, • Responsibility and ownership within the business Growth & Long-Term Opportunities: We are an expanding independent business and are committed to promoting from within. As the business grows, there will be opportunities to progress into roles such as: • Senior Tearista, • Supervisor, • Assistant Manager, • Management roles in future locations We are looking for individuals who want to be part of that journey. Our Expectations: Our reputation is built on consistency, professionalism, and care. Every team member is expected to: • Take pride in their work, • Maintain high standards of professionalism, • Contribute positively to the team environment Why Work at Camden Tea Bar: • Join a highly respected, established independent business, • Stable, long-term role with progression opportunities, • Structured training and specialist knowledge development, • Supportive and professional working environment, • Be part of a business with an exceptional reputation

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  • Sales Associate / Fit Specialist
    Sales Associate / Fit Specialist
    3 days ago
    £12.5–£13.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Want to join a close-knit, supportive team and to be a part of our mission to banish the dread of bra shopping once and for all, by supporting women from their very foundations? We're looking for a motivated and caring individual seeking a hands-on role, focused on forging customer relationships that drive footfall, online traffic, brand awareness and revenue for the business. As Sales Associate / Fit Specialist ( or ‘Pant Patroller’ ) you will be the gateway to our brand, and can expect varied responsibilities, in-depth bra fitting training and a founder-led, independent business driven by our passion for the mission. MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Bra fitting / Customer service – You will offer product advice and bra fitting services to customers of The Pantry Underwear and Bridalwear, across specialist sectors including bridal underwear solutions, maternity, and post-surgery., • Virtual bra fitting – You will conduct secure online fittings with customers, utilising the skills and product knowledge you have learned during in-store fittings to spread our mission far and wide., • Customer relationship management – You will nurture customer relationships to drive repeat business and advocacy, promoting The Pantry Underwear’s loyalty programme, encouraging up-sells, and sales development pathways (for example, from pregnancy through to post-nursing / maternity. You’ll also be trained in digital customer service using our Klaviyo CSM., • Events support ( on-site and off-site ) – You will support the organisation of on and off-site customer events ( including events such as life drawing, wine tastings and private ‘Pant Parties’ ) liaising with external partners, assisting with budgeting and procurement, agenda management and promotion., • Visual merchandising – You will ensure that products are always displayed to their best advantage in stores and, re-stocked regularly, as well as aesthetically maintained to the highest standards., • Product range development – You will gather relevant customer feedback and relay this back to management to inform future buying., • Inventory management – You will assist with the administration of our point of sale and online sales channels, as appropriate, maintaining a good awareness of stock gaps and size availability across styles, as well as movement of stock between our two stores, and will assist with regular stock checks., • Site maintenance - You will ensure that the workplace is kept clean and tidy, with regular cleaning responsibilities shared between the team. WE'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO... • Is positive, well-mannered, and motivated to help people and transform the often negative associations of the bra wearing community with finding a bra., • Has the ability to organise and prioritise their workflow, ensuring the customer is at the forefront but that operational standards are maintained., • Thrives in a detail-orientated and customer-centric environment, with the ability to multi-task., • Is flexible and adaptable to changing priorities., • Ideally has experience with Shopify, Google Sheets / Excel ( or is willing to learn ). Experience with design packages including Adobe Creative Suite / Canva is a welcome bonus. RECRUITMENT SPECIFICS Our main objective from a recruitment perspective is to forge careers for those who choose to join us. It’s a busy working environment, where self-motivated individuals will thrive. This is a full-time, permanent position - we do not hire temporary staff, outside of freelancers - working an average of 38 hours per week across 5 days, which will include weekend shifts. We’re looking for someone who’s able to join us as soon as possible, to be based in our Islington Square store. There is also the likelihood of occasional travel to additional sites (including our Saffron Walden store ), travel to which will be funded by the company. All employees are entitled to a company pension and paid holidays. Salary is dependent on experience in relation to this specific role. HOW TO APPLY If you’re excited by the prospect of joining our team, please send your CV and a cover letter, stating why you feel you’d be a great fit for the role, and what attracts you to work for The Pantry Underwear in particular. Whilst we hugely appreciate the time taken by everyone who applies to work with us, unfortunately, based on limited resources, we cannot reply to every individual application. However please be assured that we do read and carefully consider every application that we receive.

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  • Chef / Cook
    Chef / Cook
    3 days ago
    £2350 monthly
    Full-time
    London

    Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist – Coffee Shops (2 Locations) We are looking for an experienced Sandwich Chef & Menu Development Specialist to help us build and standardise our in-house sandwich offering across our two coffee stores. This is a hands-on role at the beginning, combined with product development and staff training. The successful candidate will take ownership of creating a small, high-quality sandwich menu and setting up the preparation system so our baristas can continue production independently. Key Responsibilities • Visit both store locations before opening hours to prepare fresh sandwiches daily during the initial phase, • Develop 6–7 strong sandwich recipes suitable for a busy coffee shop environment, • Source and recommend quality ingredients and suppliers with good cost efficiency, • Create standardised recipes, portions, and product codes, • Set up preparation methods and workflow for consistency and speed, • Train our baristas and team members to produce the sandwiches to the same standard, • Help optimise food cost, shelf life, and waste control Requirements • Proven experience as a sandwich chef, café chef, or food development chef, • Experience with menu development and recipe standardisation, • Good knowledge of ingredient sourcing and cost control, • Ability to organise and document preparation processes, • Comfortable training non-chef staff, • Reliable, practical, and quality-focused Role Type Project-based or short-term contract with potential for ongoing collaboration. About Us: Coffee Island is a cozy and vibrant coffee shop dedicated to providing our customers with freshly brewed coffee, delightful pastries, and delicious sandwiches. We take pride in creating a welcoming atmosphere where our guests can enjoy high-quality food and beverages.

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  • Beauty Therapist
    Beauty Therapist
    8 days ago
    £12.71 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    ✨ WE’RE HIRING: SKINCARE SPECIALIST ✨ 📍 Guinot Earlsfield – Where Skin Science Meets Results This is not a generic beauty therapist role. At Guinot Earlsfield, we work with proven skin science, real results, and clients who value expertise over trends. If you’re serious about skin, love learning, and want to build a proper career (not just do treatments), keep reading. Why Join Us? Because you’ll be working with one of the most respected professional skincare brands in the world — and we do things properly. ✔ Full Guinot training provided – no shortcuts, no guesswork ✔ Ongoing professional development – continuous education is non-negotiable here ✔ Learn directly from award-winning therapists and industry experts ✔ Be part of an elite network of Guinot therapists ✔ Free treatments (yes, real ones) ✔ Heavily discounted professional products ✔ Supportive, high-standards environment where knowledge matters ✔ A salon that values results, integrity, and skin health Who We’re Looking For We want skin specialists in the making — or already obsessed with skin science. You’ll thrive here if you: • Care about results, not hype, • Want to understand skin, not just follow scripts, • Value education, structure, and high standards, • Believe SPF is essential (non-negotiable 😉), • Are professional, curious, and hungry to grow, • Want a long-term career, not just a job Experience is great — but attitude, commitment, and passion for skin come first. If you’re ready to be trained properly, we want to meet you. This Role Is For You If: You want to be proud of your knowledge. You want to work with a global brand that actually delivers. You want mentorship, development, and progression. 📩 Apply now and take your skincare career to the next level with Guinot Earlsfield. Serious skin. Serious training. Serious results.

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  • Senior Sales Specialist
    Senior Sales Specialist
    17 days ago
    £25350 yearly
    Full-time
    Croydon

    Gekko has an opportunity to join their team as a Senior Sales Specialist working on behalf of a global technology brand, evolving their ground breaking OEM hardware product portfolio. Your time will be spent alongside our retail partners, engaging directly with customers, showcasing the benefits of our OEM products by offering best in class demonstrations and truly bringing the brand to life through exceptional customer service. Your Package: • Salary £25,350 per annum + 10% performance bonus, • Full time, Wednesday - Sunday working week, • Ongoing personal development, • Access to employee assistance programme and Perkbox subscription, • 12 month contract Your Role: • Build and develop relationships with store management and colleagues, • Provide clear, engaging product demonstrations to customers, • Maintain a high level of product knowledge through e-learning and training courses provided, • Develop store colleagues understanding of the features, benefits and brand to aid sales, • Share your best practices and help others learn from you and the team from each other, • Ensure stores displays are compliant within brand guidelines Do you have what it takes? • Have an interest for technology and are capable of selling to achieve targets, • Take charge of brand space/concession to ensure high standards are maintained, • Possess strong communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels, • Capable of building professional relationships, • Enjoy being part of an engaging and friendly team who support each other to drive the business forward Gekko are a full service field marketing and experiential agency working across retail, B2B and digital channels. This opportunity will require you to work Wednesday to Sunday, including key bank holiday trading dates. You will be employed on a 12 month contract. At Gekko Group everyone is welcome. As an inclusive employer and workplace, our teams are encouraged to be comfortable, bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be your best self. If you identify with the key skills and experience that we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Work Location: In person

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  • Lead Generator
    Lead Generator
    20 days ago
    Part-time
    London

    High Ticket Lead Generator - Uncapped Commission - Property Company Overview Welcome to Pristine. Pristine is a second-generation, family-run business and a premium, design-led provider of bespoke curtains, blinds, shutters, and upholstery, serving residential and commercial clients across London. Established in 2004, Pristine has been proudly based in East Finchley (N2) from day one, with our operations anchored at Viceroy Parade. From here, we design, craft, and deliver exceptional window shading solutions that combine timeless craftsmanship with modern innovation. Our state-of-the-art showroom and in-house factory are led by an outstanding team of talented, experienced, and deeply passionate specialists. Every project is handled with meticulous attention to detail, technical expertise, and an uncompromising commitment to quality. Proud UK manufacturers. Pristine is a brand synonymous with luxury, precision, and opulence. We are renowned for delivering a truly bespoke, end-to-end service - from initial concept and consultation through to installation and long-term aftercare. No two projects are ever the same, and no request is too complex. We thrive on ambition and take pride in making the impossible possible. Our clients enjoy front-row access to market-leading fabrics, cutting edge hardware, smart technology, and graphic designs, supported by seamless execution and direct access to our expert team throughout the journey. We don’t simply supply window treatments - we create refined, functional spaces that elevate how people live, feel and exist. At Pristine, excellence isn’t an aspiration. It’s our standard. Role Description This role is open to university students, recent graduates, or sales professionals seeking hands-on B2C and B2B lead generation and sales experience within the luxury consumer interiors industry. You will be responsible for identifying, engaging, and qualifying new business opportunities, acting as a key entry point into Pristine’s sales pipeline. Key Responsibilities Proactively source, contact, and qualify leads across the following segments: • B2C (Residential), • B2B – One-Off Commercial Projects, • (e.g. restaurants, care homes, boutique hotels), • B2B – Supplier & Partner Network, • (e.g. interior designers, property developers, window manufacturers, estate agents), • Business Groups, • Community Groups Accurately capture and maintain the leads contact and project data within Pristine’s Lead Origination Tracker. Qualify prospects against agreed criteria and, once qualified, schedule appointments for meetings with Pristine’s management team. Your Gain Uncapped commission-only earnings Earn up to 20% commission on every lead you introduce that converts into a completed project. Commission is paid on successful outcomes only. Further details will be shared at interview stage. For context: a single B2C new-build project within our target demographic can be billed at £20,000+. This role is commission-only. Please apply only if this aligns with your risk appetite and earning goals. Real commercial and sales experience Develop strong commercial acumen through structured induction and hands-on, on-the-job training with Pristine’s experienced, market-leading team. • Highly transferable, practical skills Build capability in: • Market and opportunity research, • Creative and strategic lead sourcing, • Professional client communication (phone, email, and in person where required), • Accurate capture of client and project data Application Process Stage 1: Application & Screening • Register your interest by applying for this position., • To be considered, you must submit brief written responses to the following questions:, • What is one thing that genuinely sets you apart from other applicants?, • Why do you believe you can effectively find, contact, and qualify high-quality leads?, • Are you motivated by earning up to 20% commission? Why? Stage 2: Initial Interview • A virtual Teams interview to assess fit, mindset, and communication skills. Stage 3: In-Person Interview • Spend a day with the team at Pristine HQ, gaining firsthand exposure to our culture, standards, and ways of working. What Successful Applicants Receive • A complimentary Pristine window product (one window), once probation passed, allowing you to experience our craftsmanship first-hand. Perhaps the ultimate blackout blinds to enhance sleep quality. Quality sleep is proven to elevate both mental and physical performance., • Ad hoc, merit-earned rewards, recognising contribution, performance, and initiative., • Opportunities described above. Thanks Pristine Recruitment

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  • Skincare Sales Advisor
    Skincare Sales Advisor
    22 days ago
    £10.5–£14 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    Our small family run business is currently seeking a strong Sales Leader to create and implement new sales opportunities and nurture existing relationships. The Health and Beauty Sales person must be able to perform well within a team, have excellent communication skills to speak with customers and negotiate well with sales reps. They must also be prepared to work flexible hours, have an appreciation for success, and understand that our business is about customer satisfaction. We are looking for an experienced specialist in skin and hair care to join our small team. The Skincare consultant will be responsible for providing an inclusive and customer-centric experience for all customers as well as advising customers on the use of various product ranges. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in the beauty industry, will respond promptly to customers, and will be able to multitask effectively and efficiently. Stock control, negotiating and buying from client reps will also be required. Email us through our company website to apply. Responsibilities: Exceeding sales targets. Consulting with customers to determine their skin type, skincare concerns, and style preferences. Recommending and explaining how products are used to fit customer needs, preferences, and budgets. Completing sales, processing returns, and maintaining a balanced cash register. Planning and implementing product marketing events. Merchandising and maintaining attractive displays and managing inventory. Handling administrative and clerical duties, such as ordering stock and keeping stock inventory. Maintaining customer relationships through follow-up calls and mails. Understand the health and safety requirements for the work environment. Be able to communicate effectively with customers via telephone or in person to determine their needs and expectations. Responding to customer questions and complaints. Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of beauty trends, skincare products, and cosmetics. A passion for the beauty industry. If would like to apply please email us from our website.

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  • Technical Manager
    Technical Manager
    2 months ago
    £20000–£50000 yearly
    Part-time
    London

    A specialist Japanese food wholesale and warehouse company is seeking an experienced food technical manager with good knowledge of UK food safety and legal requirements. Responsibilities:  Leading food safety, quality and legal compliance across TK Trading’s warehouse, wholesale and retail shop businesses.  Leading the HACCP team, owning the HACCP plan and leading its implementation.  Maintaining compliance to the independent food safety certification standard for the warehouse & wholesale operation.  Maintaining legal compliance and ensuring requirements of the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme are met for the shop, and liaising with the local authority on food safety/hygiene matters as required.  Developing and maintaining food safety & quality procedures and documentation.  Reviewing and approving new products including specifications, allergen and labelling information, and technical aspects of supplier approval and monitoring.  Investigating, and following up on food safety and quality issues and complaints to identify the root cause and implement corrective and preventative actions.  Driving a culture of continuous improvement and ‘doing the right thing’ Experience:  A minimum of 3 year’s experience in a food technical / quality management role.  A minimum of HACCP Level 3 qualification and experience of implementation of HACCP.  Experience of working with compliance to standards and audits.  Training on food labelling legislation and allergens.  Training on root cause analysis.  Preferred – experience of working with requirements for food import to the UK  Preferred – experience of working with Japanese or Oriental foods  Preferred – Japanese language skills.

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