Food & Retail Sales Assistant

at  AVOCA

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.

DESCRIPTION

The opportunity has arisen for Food & Retail Sales Assistant to work in our Kildare Village store. These roles are being considered on a part time and permanent basis with an immediate start.

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.

• 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 Food & 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.
• Assisting with the arrangement of window displays.
• Meet pre-determined sales targets.
• Making sure the store remains tidy.