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Senior Sales Assistant

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

AI generated summary

  • You should have food retail experience, strong communication skills, a positive attitude, cash handling ability, and flexibility to work any 5 days from Monday to Sunday.
  • You will prepare and serve bakery products, maintain displays, process customer orders and payments, stock shelves, assist customers, report issues, and ensure cleanliness.

Requirements

  • Ideally you will have:
  • 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.
  • Please only apply if you can commit to this.

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 will change week to week and will include weekends, between 4:30 am and 5:00 pm, for any 5 days from 7.

How many hours per week will I be working?

The position offers 30 hours per week, although additional hours may be available.

What is the hourly wage for this position?

The hourly wage for the Senior Sales Assistant position is £13.61.

What type of experience is required for this role?

Ideally, you will have previous food retailing experience or experience in Food to Go.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a colleague discount scheme of up to 50% off products, a complimentary filled roll and hot drink during your break, and a retail discount scheme for you and your immediate family.

Is flexibility in work hours required?

Yes, flexibility is required, as you will need to be available to work any 5 days from Monday to Sunday.

Will I receive training for using the electronic tills?

Yes, training will be provided for cash handling and working with touch screen tills.

Are there opportunities for advancement within the company?

While the job description does not specify, Bayne's values continuous improvement, which may suggest opportunities for advancement.

How does Bayne's ensure a respectful workplace?

Bayne's is committed to valuing, respecting, and empowering every individual, promoting fair treatment regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, or other factors.

Who should I contact if I have further questions about the job?

For further inquiries, it is recommended to visit Bayne's website or contact their management team directly.

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.