Jobs at Better Food
Join the Better Food team
Are you passionate about organic, local, and ethical food? At Better Food, we’re more than just a shop, we’re on a mission to build a better, fairer food community. If you want to be a part of our journey, then check out our vacancies belo
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Our purpose
At Better Food, our purpose is to build a better, fairer food community. We believe that food can be a force for good, and we strive to bring our customers organic, local, and ethical products that make a lasting positive impact on soil, animal and human health.
What’s it like working at Better Food?
Working at Better Food is challenging and rewarding. You’ll be part of a passionate team that approaches every day with integrity, courage and accountability. We aspire to lead the industry through innovative practices, ethical sourcing and by fostering a healthy, thriving community space.
*All roles do require a commitment to working weekends and evenings unless otherwise stated.*
Why join the Better Food family?
- Earn the Real Living Wage
- 25% discount across our stores and cafés
- Subsidised 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!
How to apply
Check out our vacancies below. If there’s a job which sounds right for you, please complete our application form. You’ll find the email address and further instructions at the top of the downloadable form.
If you are unable to complete the application form electronically, please get in touch with us to discuss alternative methods of application. We are unable to accept CV’s and consider work experience requests for anyone who is under the age of 16 and/or has not yet completed their GCSEs.
We look forward to receiving your application!
*Please note, we 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 hold and store all your personal data in line with the GDPR 2018. For a copy of our data protection policy, or for any accessibility support with the recruitment process, please email recruitment@betterfood.co.uk.
Current vacancies
Head of Sales & Commercial:
Better Food is on a mission to build a better, fairer food community. We believe that food should be a force for good, making a lasting impact on soil, animal, and human health. To help us achieve this, we’re looking for an ambitious, commercially driven leader to take on the role of Head of Sales & Commercial.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, responsible for driving sales and commercial performance across both buying and marketing functions. You’ll lead on product selection, stock management, pricing, and promotional strategies, while ensuring that our marketing efforts align with our commercial goals and customer engagement strategy.
About you
• Commercial leadership experience in retail, buying, or category management, ideally with exposure to marketing functions.
• Highly analytical, comfortable working with data to track trends, optimise stock, and drive performance.
• Expert Excel skills – including data analysis, pivot tables, and forecasting.
• A strong understanding of pricing strategies, stock management, and supplier negotiations.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail environment, with a structured and organised approach.
• A passion for ethical, organic, and sustainable retailing is preferred but not essential.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in a business that’s as passionate about ethics as it is about commercial success, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and application to recruitment@betterfood.co.uk
Buyer:
At Better Food, we believe that what we buy and how we buy it matters. Our buying team is responsible for ensuring that every product on our shelves meets high ethical, environmental, and commercial standards. We’re looking for a highly organised and data-savvy Buyer to help shape our product offering and drive strong commercial results.
About you
• Experience in buying, category management, or procurement is preferred but not essential.
• Highly organised, structured, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and make commercially sound decisions.
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including pivot tables and data modelling.
• Excellent supplier negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• A passion for ethical and organic food is preferred but not essential.
If you have a keen eye for detail, love working with data, and want to be part of a business that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and application to recruitment@betterfood.co.uk
Café Team Manager Roles:
We are looking for an experienced manager to lead our cafe team! The successful applicants would have experience in kitchen management, food hygiene, creating abundant displays, cooking food to order and passion for great food and service.
Wapping Wharf – 30-37.5 hours per week. Negotiable/ Weekend availability essential
Cafe Manager Job Description
Pay £13.55 per hour (£14.50 from April 1st 2025)
Successful applicants will be asked to complete a Level 2 Food & Hygiene Certification, Fire Warden Training, Allergen Awareness Course & Barista Coffee training with Brian Wogan as a requirement for the position. All training is paid & fully compensated.
Closing date: Friday 21st February
We may close the job posting early if we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so don’t delay!
Chef Roles:
We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Team Manager to create delicious food for our customers and using the best organic ingredients in our central kitchen. The successful applicant will have a passion for food production, experience in people management and food safety & hygiene.
Minto Road- 40 hours per week Salary £29,000 p/a
Kitchen Team Manager Job Description
The successful applicant will be asked to complete a Level 2 Food & Hygiene Certification and a Fire Warden Certification as a requirement for the position. All training is paid & fully compensated.
Closing date: Friday 21st February
We may close the job posting early if we have received a sufficient number of applicants, so don’t delay!
Customer Service Team Member Roles:
We are looking for Team Members to join our crew!
Gloucester Rd 30 hours per week/ pay £12 per hour (£12.75 from April 2025) The role will involve work in all departments including Fresh Produce and Café. Barista experience desirable. Weekend availability essential.
Wapping Wharf 16.5 hours per week/ pay £12 per hour (£12.75 from April 2025) The role will involve work in all departments including Shop and Café. Barista experience desirable. Weekend availability essential.
Wapping Wharf 7.5 hours per week/ pay £12 per hour (£12.75 from April 2025) The role will involve work in all departments including Shop and Café. Barista experience desirable. Weekend availability essential.
Closing date: Monday 24th February
The successful applicant will be asked to complete a Level 2 Food & Hygiene Certification, allergen and Brian Wogan Barista training. All training is paid & fully compensated.