About the Job
You'll be working as part of a small, friendly and passionate team at our Peter Rabbit and Friends gift shop in Bowness. Our stores celebrate the legacy of one of the Lake District's best-loved residents - Beatrix Potter, and stock a range of gifts associated with the writer's timeless collection of stories, as well as a range of soft toys, craft kits and children's clothing
You'll spend time actively engaging with all customers and visitors, offering help and advice with their purchase or enquiry,
This is a varied role with key responsibilities being, but not limited to:
* Provide an excellent standard of customer service at all times and ensure that all customers are aided and supported with any questions and purchases
* Organise and maintain attractive stock display, stock rotation and replenishment.
* On occasion you may be asked to stand in as key holder and take responsibility for opening and closing the store.
* Keeping the shelves, aisles and open spaces of the store tidy, organised and presentable.
* Processing payments, cash handling and cashing up.
* At all times to work in a safe manner, raising any health & safety concerns immediately with your line manager. Also, to be aware at all times of the health & safety of our customers and any other persons on site.
* To undertake any other tasks required from time to time which may contribute towards the successful operation of the Company.
* On occassion you may be asked to stand in as key holder and take responsibility for opening and closing the store.
Person Specification
You will be friendly, welcoming and have a natural flair for merchandising. You should be comfortable working as part of a small team or individually. Prior experience in handling cash transactions and using a till system would be preferred but training can be given.
Staff Benefits
* Employee wellbeing programme.
* A range of discounts across the group of businesses, subject to terms, conditions and restrictions, including: free travel on Ullswater Steamers and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway; fantastic staff rates and friends and family discounts on self-catering and glamping holiday accommodation; discounts on retail & café purchases.
More about Lake District Estates
Established over 80 years ago, Lake District Estates is a family-owned leading leisure, tourism and property business in Cumbria. Amongst its portfolio are: two of the region's leading visitor attractions - Ullswater Steamers and Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway, a collection of Peter Rabbit & Friends retail shops, a residential letting portfolio, 6 holiday parks and a holiday marina village.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.41 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: PR&F Bowness