Shop Assistant

Public House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Enhanced parental pay

Stream access

Employee of the Month prize

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Referral scheme

Benefits discounts

Job summary

Public House Group is opening a new general store in Charlbury and is seeking a Shop Assistant to join the team. Roles start from mid-November as we prepare for opening later this year.

Join a small team and enjoy benefits including 50% off food and drink for a table of up to 4, enhanced maternity/paternity pay after a year, Stream wellbeing platform, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Positive and friendly attitude with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Flexible approach and weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Support shop management in daily operations.
• Maintain a positive workplace and deliver consistent service.
• Handle food safety and responsible service of alcohol as required.
• Execute opening and closing procedures to ensure readiness.
• Know products and make recommendations.

Skills

Positive attitude

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Weekend availability

Job description

New Opening, Charlbury

We're looking for people to join the team at a new general store in the heart of Charlbury from Public House Group.

We're building a small team ahead of our opening later this year, with roles starting from mid-November.

What's in it for you as a Shop Assistant:

• 50% off food and drink in our venues for a table of up to 4 people.
• Growing your family? Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity pay once you've been with us for a year.
• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.
• Be recognised as Employee of the Month across the group and win a £150 meal for two.
• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.
• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.
• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.
• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.

What you'll be doing as a Shop Assistant:

• Supporting the Shop Management in the daily operation of the shop.
• Maintaining a positive workplace and delivering exceptional and consistent levels of service and communication.
• Appropriate food handling and responsible service of alcohol as well as emergency procedures.
  
• Conduct opening and closing procedures, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
• Knowing the shop product and being able to make recommendations.

About you, our new Shop Assistant:

• Positive and friendly attitude, with a willingness to work collaboratively with the team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive experience for guests.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Available to work weekends.

About Us:

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.

Compensation: Competitive salary