Seasonal Retail Assistant

Earnings: £12.71 per hour

Location: London, EC2M 3YD

Contract type: Fixed-term positions from end of September to 31st December 2026. Minimum 30 hours per week with shifts falling between 7am and 9pm on a rota basis.


Eataly London is home to an impressive grocery department specialising in high quality Italian products. Our customers can shop for pasta, sauces, biscuits, fresh produce and so much more! As a Seasonal Sales Assistant, you will ensure that our products are merchandised and displayed to provide an easy shopping experience and maintain a correct level of stock throughout the day.


In this role, you will work on a rota basis, covering a variety of shifts that include evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.


WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING...

  • Stock, rotate, merchandise, and face product according to department procedures.
  • Ensure a safe workplace by identifying hazards and taking corrective action.
  • Ensures all items are rotated by ’First In First Out’ (FIFO) standards.
  • Maintains and organises back-stock and storage areas according to department standards.
  • Adheres to all guidelines about product recommendations and information.
  • Will assist guests with questions or queries to the best of their ability or find the customer another colleague to help in a friendly and polite manner.

Benefits

  • 20% employee in-store discount across retail, bars, and restaurants
  • 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (up to 36 days)
  • Free coffee and healthy and varied staff meals options
  • Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores worldwide
  • WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being
  • Access to the Eataly benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs
  • Access to local MyBroadgate discounts
  • Up to 52% off on cinema tickets across the UK
Requirements
  • Available for a minimum of 30 hours per week from 28 September 2026.
  • 1 year of experience working as a retail assistant.
  • Availability to work onsite with a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Willingness to be flexible and support multiple teams.
  • Conversational level of spoken and written English.
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