Pottery Café Assistant | Barista Training & Flexible Hours

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Barista training

Flexible schedule

In-person work

Job summary

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd is seeking a friendly Pottery Café Assistant in Chippenham. You will help customers choose and paint pottery, serve coffees and cakes, and operate the pottery kiln with full training provided.

The role involves welcoming families, handling till payments, and supporting events. Flexible weekend work and seasonal shifts are required in a busy, creative café environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or retail is helpful, but full training is provided.
• Strong guest-focused approach and cheerful demeanor.
• Comfortable learning new skills and following procedures.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and create a warm, friendly atmosphere.
• Help customers choose and paint pottery with tips for best results.
• Explain the painting process from start to finish.
• Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, including barista-style coffees.
• Serve light food and refreshments and handle payments at the till.
• Safely load/unload kiln and prepare finished pottery for collection.
• Keep the studio clean, stocked and well organised.
• Support parties, workshops and events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Friendly attitude

Team player

Flexible weekends

Tools

Till/cash handling

Job description

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd is seeking a friendly Pottery Café Assistant in Chippenham. You will help customers choose and paint pottery, serve coffees and cakes, and operate the pottery kiln with full training provided.

The role involves welcoming families, handling till payments, and supporting events. Flexible weekend work and seasonal shifts are required in a busy, creative café environment.