Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant – Christmas West Branches; East

Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant – Christmas, Various South & West London Branches (East
6)

Join the Waitrose & Partners team as a Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant – Christmas. You will work in a variety of South and West London branches located in the East 6 area.

As a Partner on our service counters, you will demonstrate your knowledge and passion for food, promote ethically sourced products, recommend recipes to customers, and embody our ethos of serving food lovers. You will use enthusiasm and friendliness to build lasting relationships, enhance the customer experience, and help maximise sales and profit.

The pay rate is £13.60 per hour (£13.85 after 90 days). This role involves fixed‑term contracts and is available only at the specified locations.

• Take responsibility for your own food counter, ensuring the highest presentation and hygiene standards at all times.
• Maintain stock levels, ensuring products are available when needed.
• Handle open food safely, following all health & safety protocols to reduce food wastage.
• Keep knowledge of new products and understand Waitrose’s food values, such as animal welfare.
• Support the wider shop team with general shopkeeping tasks when required.

• Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Experience in a catering/hospitality environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
• Flexible approach to support the whole branch.

Applicants must be able to work at the locations specified in this vacancy. Please only apply if you can work at the indicated sites.

Waitrose & Partners is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.