Seasonal Retail Assistant - GRIND

Battersea Power Station; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online Discounts

Employee Assistance

Crew Card

Friends Discount

Meals on Duty

Social Events

Job summary

Grind is seeking a confident Seasonal Retail Assistant for our Battersea truck in London. This 3‑month fixed-term role focuses on sales, customer engagement and product recommendations, aligned with Friday–Sunday opening hours.

You’ll help customers explore Grind—from bean to cup, machines to merch—while supporting friendly, energetic service that drives sales and a great brand experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or sales is preferred.
• Ability to build rapport with customers and start conversations.
• Confidence recommending products and upselling.
• Proactive, commercially minded with strong customer experience focus.
• Interest in coffee and enthusiasm for Grind’s products.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and create a warm Grind experience.
• Proactively start conversations and understand customer needs.
• Build knowledge of coffee machines, blends, pods, subscriptions, accessories and merch.
• Demonstrate products and help customers choose the right option.
• Recommend relevant add-ons to increase basket value.
• Introduce customers to Grind subscriptions and other ways to enjoy Grind at home.
• Work towards sales targets including conversion and average transaction value.
• Keep displays stocked, organised and attractive; support replenishment and daily operations.
• Bring Always Focused, Never Finished to life across the customer journey.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Job description

Battersea Power Station Grind, United Kingdom

GRIND is recruiting

Seasonal Retail Assistant

Fixed Term

A Bit About Us.

Grind is a coffee company that lives in London. Since opening Shoreditch Grind in 2011, we've expanded across London with cafés, coffee trucks and a state-of-the-art coffee roastery.

Our cafes and coffee shops are the beating heart of Grind, they are where it all began. We're a bustling hub in the heart of London's most iconic places, known for serving our specialty coffee and renowned bottomless brunches.

We think coffee can be a force for good. Whether it's through creating the UK's first compostable coffee pods, our plastic-free packaging or carbon-free shipping - we're on a mission to be the world's most sustainable coffee company.

In 2023, we created our charity, the Better Coffee Foundation, to undo the damage done by the global coffee industry - in our first year, we recovered 43 million pods' worth of ocean-bound plastic.

A Bit About The Role.

We’re looking for a confident, customer-focused Seasonal Retail Assistant to join our Battersea truck. This is a sales-led role focused on helping customers discover Grind beyond their daily coffee — from bean to cup and pod machines to beans, pods, subscriptions, accessories and merch. You’ll understand what each customer is looking for, make thoughtful recommendations and spot opportunities to add to their purchase without making it feel like a hard sell.

This role is a 3-month fixed-term contract, with flexibility aligned to our Friday–Sunday opening hours, initially supporting the team during a period of increased seasonal demand. While this is a fixed-term position, there may be opportunities to explore longer-term roles within the business depending on performance and future business needs.

Role Responsibilities.

• Welcome customers and create a warm, knowledgeable Grind experience
• Proactively start conversations and understand what each customer is looking for
• Build strong knowledge of our coffee machines, blends, pods, subscriptions, accessories and merchandise
• Confidently demonstrate products and help customers choose the right option for them
• Recommend relevant add-ons and complementary products to increase basket value
• Introduce customers to Grind subscriptions and other ways to enjoy Grind at home
• Work towards sales targets including conversion, average transaction value and add-on sales
• Keep retail displays stocked, organised and looking their best, supporting replenishment, product availability and smooth day-to-day retail operations
• Bringing Always Focused, Never Finished to life through constant improvement, fresh thinking and innovation across every touchpoint of the customer journey

You’ll have.

• Previous experience in retail, hospitality, customer service or sales
• A natural ability to build rapport and start conversations with customers
• Confidence recommending products, upselling and asking for the sale
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with great attention to customer experience
• An interest in coffee and enthusiasm for becoming an expert in Grind’s products

Diversity and Inclusion.

Grind is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, veteran status, or disability status.

If there are any adjustments you need to help you bring your best self to an interview with us please let us know.

Benefits And Perks.

• Discounts online: Up to 40% off our retail line online
• SpectrumLife: Access our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support
• Crew Card: Enjoy 50% off all food and drinks, plus two free coffees a day at Grind locations
• Friends & Family Discount: Share the love with discounts for your friends and family on our website and at our sites
• Meals on Duty: Enjoy a staff meal on shifts over 6 hours.
• Social Events: Join us for team social events to connect and have fun

Salary.

Up to £14ph + Retail Sales Incentives