Hospitality, Supermarket Assistant
Posted 3 days 15 hours ago by John Lewis plc
As a Partner on our service counters, you'll demonstrate your knowledge and passion for food while promoting ethically sourced products. You'll bring the Waitrose ethos-passionate Partners serving food lovers-to life, build lasting relationships with customers, and contribute to a positive image of the brand. Your role will help maximise sales and profit. Night premium pay of £3.75 per hour applies to any time worked between 22:00 and 06:00, and also applies to existing Partners enrolled in Enhanced Hours Premium arrangements.
Key Responsibilities- Take responsibility for your own food counter ensuring the highest presentation and hygiene standards at all times.
- Stay on top of stock levels, ensuring the products customers love are available when needed.
- Take great care while working with open food and follow all due diligence and health & safety protocols.
- Help reduce food wastage.
- Maintain knowledge of new products and have a good understanding of Waitrose's food values (e.g., animal welfare).
- Support the wider shop team when required with general shopkeeping tasks.
- Communication skills to work effectively as part of a team and with customers.
- Experience of working in a customer facing role.
- Experience of working in a catering / hospitality environment.
- Up to date knowledge and strong interest in food and drink trends.
- Flexible approach to support the whole branch.
Closing Date: June 10, 2026
Pay: £13.00 (£13.25 After 90 days)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: Part time, 19.5 hours per week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 05 00)
Job Level: Partnership Level 10
LocationAlton (Waitrose & Partners), Station Road, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2GD.
Additional InformationPre employment vetting may be required, including DBS checks for successful candidates. Please complete any required vetting documents promptly to avoid delays.