Cafe Assistant

Ciao Gelato; Chesham Bois, Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a new family-run gelato shop in Amersham as a Sales Assistant. This role offers a chance to grow and learn in a supportive environment, serving delicious gelato while providing exceptional customer service. Ideal for those passionate about high-quality food and looking for a long-term opportunity.

Benefits

Long-term growth opportunities

Friendly, family-run environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years customer-focused experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong numeracy skills and experience with POS systems.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and serve gelato and treats.
• Maintain cleanliness and organize the shop.
• Assist with stock replenishment and display presentation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Numeracy

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Sweet Team! Dedicated Sales Assistant for New Family-Run Gelato Shop in Amersham – Long-Term Opportunity!. Are you passionate about authentic gelato, providing outstanding customer service, and looking for a role where you can grow and learn?. Our brand-new, family-run gelato shop in the heart of Amersham is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Sales Assistant to join our founding team. We are looking for someone who is not just seeking a job, but an opportunity to become an integral part of our business, willing to learn the ins and outs of our gelato world and stay with us for the long term.. What you'll be doing:. Greeting customers with a warm and friendly smile.. Serving our delicious, authentic gelato, sorbets, and other sweet treats.. Operating the till and handling payments accurately.. Maintaining a sparkling clean, organized, and inviting shop environment.. Assisting with stock replenishment, quality checks, and attractive display presentation.. Enthusiastically sharing your knowledge and passion for our products with customers.. Contributing to a positive, collaborative, and supportive team atmosphere.. Learning about gelato production, flavor development, and other aspects of the business over time.. . What we're looking for:. A minimum of 3 years of direct, customer-focused experience in a similar fast-paced environment (e.g., café or restaurant) is essential.. A genuine desire to learn, develop new skills, and commit to a long-term role.. Proven experience in a customer-facing sales or service role where you've delighted customers.. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – you love talking to people!. A true passion for high-quality food, especially gelato!. Ability to work efficiently and maintain composure in a busy environment.. A proactive, 'can-do' attitude and a willingness to go the extra mile.. Strong numeracy skills and experience with POS systems.. Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and school holidays.. A steadfast commitment to maintaining the highest food safety, hygiene, and cleanliness standards.. . Why join us?. A genuine opportunity for long-term growth and learning within a new, exciting local business.. Be part of a friendly, supportive, family-run environment where your contribution is truly valued.. Competitive salary, dependent on your specific experience and skills.. Become a key player in building our reputation from the ground up.. . If you have a sweet tooth for success, the required customer-focused experience, and are looking for a place to learn and grow, we'd be thrilled to hear from you!. Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining the following:. Your relevant customer-focused experience in a similar environment.. Why you are interested in a long-term role and what you hope to learn.. Your current salary expectations (optional, but helpful).. . Application Deadline: 05.06.2025. We look forward to hearing from dedicated candidates eager to embark on this delicious journey with us!

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Tuesday-Sunday
Salary: £12 – £14 hourly

About Ciao Gelato:

We're a new, family-run gelato shop serving handcrafted, small-batch treats made with love. Join our warm, welcoming team and help us bring smiles (and scoops) to the community every day!