Fruit and Veg sales Associate

Fortnum & Mason; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious food establishment in the City of Westminster is seeking a Fruit & Veg Sales Associate. This part-time role involves setting up the department, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring exceptional quality standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for fresh produce and strong customer service skills. The position offers competitive pay, substantial discounts, annual bonuses, and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime

Discretionary annual bonus

Up to 40% store discounts

Subsidised staff restaurant

28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday

Matched pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• A genuine love for fresh produce and an eye for detail.
• Previous experience in retail or hospitality is a plus, but enthusiasm and commitment matter most.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, luxury environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up the Fruit & Veg department each morning, ensuring displays are immaculate.
• Collect deliveries, place orders, and maintain stock levels throughout the day.
• Ensure visual standards, quality, and replenishment are consistently exceptional.
• Complete due diligence processes to keep food-safe and legal.
• Work closely with Hospitality teams to provide ingredients.
• Support fresh counters when needed.
• Assist with activations and product training.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Responsibilities

• Set up our Fruit & Veg department each morning, ensuring displays are immaculate and inviting.
• Collect deliveries, place orders, and maintain stock levels throughout the day.
• Ensure visual standards, quality, and replenishment are consistently exceptional.
• Complete due diligence processes to keep us food‑safe and legal, including waste management, transfers, and quality checks.
• Work closely with Hospitality teams to provide ingredients from the Fruit & Veg department.
• Support fresh counters (Cheese, Charcuterie, Luxury, and Deli) when needed.
• Assist with activations, events, and product training to bring our brand to life.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for fresh produce and an eye for detail.
• Previous experience in retail or hospitality is a plus, but enthusiasm and commitment matter most.
• Strong communication skills and a flair for customer service.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, luxury environment.
• Since 1707, Fortnum & Mason has delighted London with the finest food and unforgettable experiences. Today, our Piccadilly Food Hall remains the beating heart of our heritage, and we’re looking for a Fruit & Veg Sales Associate to help us curate the freshest produce and create magical moments for every customer. This is a part‑time position of 15 hours per week, working 7.5 hours on Saturday and Sunday, with full flexibility required on these days.

Why Work For Us

• Competitive hourly rate + paid overtime
• Discretionary annual bonus (up to 5% of salary)
• Up to 40% store and restaurant discounts
• Subsidised staff restaurant using Fortnum's ingredients
• 28 days holiday + a day off for your birthday and 5 extra wellbeing days off
• Matched pension scheme and career development opportunities
• Annual staff party and incredible gifts after 5 years