Studio Assistant

Pottery Cafe; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local pottery painting studio seeks a Studio Assistant who is friendly, creative, and reliable. Responsibilities include guiding customers in pottery painting, delivering café service, and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. The role offers flexible part-time hours, competitive pay of £12.25 per hour, and no prior experience is required. Immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Friendly and reliable with a passion for creativity.
• Ability to work with people and in a lively environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers with painting techniques and designs.
• Prepare materials and ensure studio standards are met.
• Deliver excellent customer service in the café.

Job description

Studio Assistant – Pottery Painting Studio & Café (Weekend availability required). We are looking for a friendly, creative, and reliable Studio Assistant to join our pottery painting studio and café. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has an eye for creativity, and thrives in a lively, hands‑on environment.

Responsibilities include guiding customers with painting techniques, colour choices, and design ideas, preparing materials, and ensuring all finished pieces meet studio standards. You will support events, workshops, birthday parties, and themed activities, as well as assist with glazing and preparing items for kiln firing (training provided). In the café, you will deliver excellent customer service, take orders, prepare drinks and simple food items, operate the till, answer customer enquiries, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere for guests of all ages. The role also involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation across both the studio and café, clearing and resetting tables, washing tools, following health and safety procedures, and keeping equipment and public areas tidy. You will help with inventory by restocking paints, pottery materials, café supplies, and cleaning products, rotating stock, and reporting when items need reordering. Additional duties include unboxing and pricing new stock, packaging completed pottery for collection, taking phone bookings, and supporting the team during busy periods.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time — Pay: £12.25 per hour — Expected hours: 16–40 per week — Work Location: In person

Experience: Not required

Employment: Part-time

Schedule: Monday to Sunday, 9.30-6.30pm, 3.45pm-10pm, 9am-4pm

Salary: £12.5 hourly

Starting time: Immediate start!

About Pottery Cafe:

Each of our studios strives to offer the ultimate Pottery Café painting experience, with most of our pottery made in the UK and sourced exclusively for us, and enthusiastic studio assistants always on hand to offer expert advice and guidance.