Retail Assistant - Avoca Malahide

Aramark; Malahide; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Family Friendly Policies

Cycle To Work Scheme

Health & Wellness Programmes

Job summary

Avoca Malahide is seeking a Retail Assistant for a permanent full-time role, 40 hours per week, with an immediate start. The position involves delivering excellent customer service, handling POS, stock replenishment, and maintaining store presentation.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate cleanliness, timekeeping, teamwork, and strong communication skills, with the ability to work well under pressure and take initiative. Avoca offers a range of employee benefits and a welcoming team environment.

Qualifications

• Cleanliness/Organisation is essential in this role.
• Excellent timekeeping is a key requirement.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills is essential.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of customer service in person, over the phone, and via email.
• Operate Point of Sale system, scan items, take payments, and manage queues.
• Replenish stock and maintain Avoca brand standards.
• Open and close the store per line manager's instructions.
• Handle cash securely.
• Demonstrate good computer skills.
• Advise and serve customers.
• Promote store cards or special offers.
• Meet pre-determined sales targets.
• Keep the store tidy and well-presented.

Skills

Customer service

Cleanliness

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Interpersonal skills

Handling pressure

Initiative

Job description

Requisition #: REF904W

Information at a Glance

Company Description

After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations.Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future.We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far, operating in 14 locations across the country.

Job Description

Retail Assistants – Avoca, Malahide

Description

The opportunity has arisen for a Retail Assistant to work in our Avoca Malahide. This role is a permanent full-time role, working 40 hours per week, with an immediate start

Responsibilities

• A high standard of customer service is required for the role, including assisting customers in person, via phone and email.
• Point of Sales system – scanning items and taking payments, managing queues in a timely manner.
• Replenishing stock, ensuring the Retail offering is always in line with Avoca brand standards.
• Opening and closing duties as outlined by your line manager.
• Cash handling skills.
• Good computer skills.
• Advising & serving customers.
• Promoting store cards or special offers.
• Meet pre-determined sales targets.
• Making sure the store remains tidy.

Why work with us?

We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women.So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness Programmes

Avoca is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Cleanliness/Organisation is essential in this role.
• Excellent timekeeping is a key requirement.
• Effective teamwork and communication skills is essential.
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to work well under pressure.
• The capacity to use your initiative.

Additional Information

About Avoca

Beyond the workplace, Avoca fosters a strong sense of community, both within our team and with our customers.

We take pride in our role as a beloved retail destination, where people come not just to shop, but to experience the warmth and hospitality that defines the Avoca brand. From our bustling food markets to our enchanting gardens, every aspect of Avoca life is infused with a sense of passion and purpose.

At Avoca we truly care about fostering an inclusive and enjoyable working environment.