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Sales Assistant & Barista

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WHSmith Group

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7.57 - 12.25 GBP / Hour
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We are a Food to Go Marks and Spencer Café in the heart of The Christie Hospital, looking for an experienced coffee barista or bar back to join our team. As a Sales Assistant you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

Job Responsibility:

  • Delivering exceptional customer service
  • Carrying out stock replenishment
  • Ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting
  • Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising
  • Being part of a team and supporting colleagues
  • Serving customers and engaging with them

Requirements:

  • Experience as a coffee barista or bar back
  • Comfortable with all things coffee, making multiple drinks
  • Experience with cash handling / till
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Passion for delivering exacting standards and pride in work
  • Hospitality / coffee experience required
  • A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store
  • Confident in communicating within the team
  • Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards
  • Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals
What we offer:
  • Pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave
  • Employee discounts
  • Range of deals from retail partners
  • Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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