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We have an opening for an Assistant Sales Manager to join the successful retail team at a department store in Whitehaven Town Centre, Cumbria.In addition to being based on the fashion department, you will also be assisting the Ground Floor Manager across all departments.This is a great opportunity for you if you have a background in retail sales and ladies’ fashion together with good admin skills and team leader / supervisory experience.Your new jobTeam Leadership: Motivating staff, providing coaching, and managing employee performance to exceed sales goals.Sales: Assisting and advising customers in the fashion department.Operational Oversight: Managing daily floor tasks, including opening/closing, floor walks, and staff rotas.Visual Merchandising: Maintaining our high standards, replenishing stock, and ensuring displays are accurate.Customer Experience: Resolving customer complaints and providing high-quality service.Training & Compliance: Supporting training and onboarding new hires.About youExperience: Previous retail sales and supervisory experience.
Someone who can lead from the front.Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and administration.Product: An interest in and knowledge of a wide range of products.Salary and benefitsA starting salary of £13.50 per hour (negotiable for the right person).Working 30 or 35 hours per week over 4 or 5 days which includes Saturdays.Staff discounts.Free parking.Supportive management.Great working environment. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, UK
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Job
Salary / Rate: £13.50 per hour / Negotiable
Posted: 2026-03-26 09:12:59
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Do you want your life back? Fed up of working evenings and split shifts? Passionate about producing dishes that look as good as they taste? This could be just the job for you.We have an opportunity for a Chef to lead the kitchen team at a popular cafe in Whitehaven town centre.
The ideal candidate will have exceptional cooking skills, ideally a gastro pub or similar background together with great people and kitchen management experience.This cafe is one of Whitehavens longest established and most popular eateries.
They have a good mix of new and returning customers.The Head Chef will be responsible for ensuring customers expectations are exceeded and that their staff are supported, developed and motivated.
You will also be responsible for food safety, health and safety, stock and general kitchen management.Working around 40 hours per week with no evenings, split shifts or Sundays (except in December when they also open on Sundays).
Salary is negotiable for the right person.Your new jobPreparing and cooking food which tastes great and looks even better.Managing a small kitchen team of between 3 and 6 people.Stock control, rotation and ordering.Keeping all records (food safety etc) up to date and ensuring correct labelling.Training, managing and mentoring of staff.Menu deveopment and specials.Cost control and GP management.Working closely with management and front of house team.About youExperienced Chef with a gastro-pub, quality restaurant or hotel background.Attention to detail (not only food but also kitchen management and admin).Respectful of staff and willing to train, mentor and encourage best practice.Passionate about food.Understands GPs and focused on reducing waste.Someone who leads from the front.Calm and polite under pressure.Salary and benefitsStaring salary of £16.50+ per hour – negotiable depending on skills and expertise (£34,320 based on a 40 hour week).Working 5 days per week (including Saturdays).Staff discounts.Free parking.Supportive management.Great working environment. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, UK
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent Job
Salary / Rate: £16.50 per hour Negotiable
Posted: 2026-03-26 09:09:26
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We have a great opportunity for an experienced Cook to join the team in Whitehaven town centre.
This busy cafe is well established and very popular with returning and new customers alike.It is working 5 days per week (daytimes only – no evenings!) and (except during December) you get Sundays, and one other day of the week, off.The food you will be preparing / cooking ranges from breakfasts, soups, pies, quiches and main meals to afternoon teas.
They pride themselves on serving tasty, nutritious and well-presented food.You will also have input into the menu and specials, giving you the opportunity to bring your own ideas to life.This is a great place to work and the people you will be working with are friendly and helpful!Your new job:Prepare and cook a variety of home cooked traditional meals.Assist in the planning and development of new recipes and menu items.Ensure that all food is prepared to a high standard.Supervising kitchen staff.Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering supplies as needed.Help train and mentor new kitchen staff.About you:Experience as a Cook or Chef.Familiar with food safety standards and health and safety.Can work in a busy environment.Excellent communication skills.A passion for cooking and creating great food for customers.If you are enthusiastic about food and possess the necessary skills to thrive in a busy kitchen environment and want a good work/life balance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Salary and benefits:Pay: £13.00 to £15.00 per hour (depending on responsibilities / skill level)35 to 40 hours per weekMonthly pay.28 days' holiday per year.Statutory pension scheme.Staff discounts.Free parking.Full time, permanent job.Immediate start for the right person. ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Whitehaven, Cumbria, England, UK
Start: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Salary / Rate: £13 tp £15 per hour
Posted: 2026-03-06 13:53:14
