Jobs at Better Food
Better Food, better planet.
If you’re looking to be a part of something that’s bigger than just a shop, and to be a part of our journey to build a community who respect and save the planet, then check out our vacancies for jobs at Better Food belo
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Better Food’s mission is to build a better, fairer food community for all, through our pillars of Organic, Local and Ethical. Working for Better Food means acting with passion, humility, responsively and ethically to help us achieve our vision… but don’t be fooled, it is hard work trying to change the world one apple at a time!
If there’s a vacancy which sounds just right for you, please fill out our application form and send it over to our friendly recruitment team. If it fits the bill, the hiring manager for that role will be in touch.
*All roles do require a commitment to working weekends and evenings unless otherwise stated.*
(You’ll find the email address and further instructions at the top of the downloadable form)
You’re one step away from being part of a team that’s creating a better future for food. Just make sure you let us know what vacancy you wish to apply for on the application form.
You’ll get some little extras for being part of our family…
- 25% discount across our stores and cafés
- Free lunch!
- One paid volunteer day per year
- An additional 1 days holiday per year (up to a maximum of 4 years, pro rata for part time)
- Money@Work scheme with GWCU
- Employee Assistance Programme with the retailTRUST
- Long Service Awards
- And much more!
We’re looking forward to receiving your application!
Our vacancies stay on the website until we feel that we can make a hiring decision, so if you see a vacancy that you want to apply for then please send your application in ASAP as it may be gone the next day.
If you are unable to complete the application form electronically for any reason, please get in touch with us to discuss alternative methods of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept CV’s. We are also unable to consider work experience requests for anyone who is under the age of 16 and/or has not yet completed their GCSEs.
*Please note, we do try to respond to everyone who takes the time to send us an application, however, due to a high level of applicants, sometimes this is not always possible. We do go through all applications received, so if you’re not successful the first time around, please don’t be discouraged to get in touch about future vacancies or give us a call to check the status of your application.
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Store Manager – Gloucester Road – Full time
We are looking for an experienced and driven manager to lead the team at our newest shop on Gloucester Road.
You should have at least 2 years of retail management experience, ideally having worked with food previously as well.
We are just re-vamping our café in the shop so its an exciting time to join the shop and help deliver its full potential to our loyal community of customers.
You will take the lead on growing sales, delivering KPI’s, developing the team, and overall responsibility of the shop while being supported by the central teams.
Pay: £15 per hour – 40 hours per week.
Shop & Café roles:
We are looking to fill several roles in our vibrant Gloucester road site. Ideally we are looking for people who are keen to work across departments and have training in various areas. For all roles you need to be able to offer exceptional customer service, weather that’s in the café or on the shop floor. Previous Barista & café experience is preferred for the café roles.
All roles will include early, late and weekend shifts.
Wapping Wharf : Customer Service Advisor 16.5 hrs / 3 days per week
Wapping Wharf : Café Assistant / Customer Service Advisor 13 hrs / 2 days per week
Gloucester Road: Café Assistant 11hrs / 2 days per week – Barista experience desirable.
St Werburghs: Café assistant 13hrs /2 days per week – Barista experience desirable.
All roles starting from early April, £12 per hour.
Summer Cafe Temp: Ad hoc work – all stores
We are looking for some temps to join our team over the busy summer months. We can guarantee one shift per week, but if you are flexible and able to work at all 4 shops then should be able to pick up 4-5 shifts on many weeks. You must be able to commit to regular morning, evening and weekend shifts.
We’re looking for people who have good customer service skills, have barista & Café experience & great attention to presentation & food hygiene. Being able to work in any of our 4 shops and adapt confidentially to working with different teams each day is a must.
The contract will run until September.
Pay is £12 per hour
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