Sales Assistant (Weekends AND Weekdays)
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Position Overview & Specifications
*Note: Applicants MUST include a cover letter to be considered and experience with Dungeons & Dragons is vital.*
Applicants must have weekend and weekday availability (including evenings). Please read full job listing before applying.
We're recruiting a part-time sales assistant!
Geek Retreat is an Entertainment Retailer – a comic book store, café and events
hub rolled into one! We stock “geek culture” merchandise like comics, posters,
clothing, figures & memorabilia as well as games and gaming accessories and our
café sells delicious coffees, soft drinks, burgers, hot dogs, sweet treats &
more.
This role would suit a proactive individual with excellent communication skills. Hospitality and / or retail experience is essential and an understanding of social media is preferable. An interest in geek culture (movie / TV / gaming) is also a must for
everybody in our company, we are particularly seeking those with experience of trading card games and board games, such as Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon etc, Dungeons & Dragons, manga/anime and comic books.
We are looking for someone capable of running monthly Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons for groups.
Job Role:
- Serving and assisting customers
- Preparing and serving food and drink
- Assisting with event coordination
- Running 'Learn To Play' sessions for new players
- Running monthly 'Learn To Play Dungeons & Dragons' sessions for new players
- Posting in our dedicated Discord server/on social media (where relevant)
- Making customers feel welcome and catered to
- Cleaning and tidying the store
Person Specification:
- Awesome attitude & strong work ethic
- Excellent customer service skills
- Vibrant, engaging and welcoming personality
- Confident and willing to learn
- Weekend and weekday flexibility
- Hospitality and / or retail experience
- General geeky interest - be it retro, tcg's, board games, comics, anime, movies or anything you can nerd out over!
To apply to join us just send us your CV and a covering letter mentioning why you’d be the perfect fit for Geek Retreat Chelmsford.
Successful applicants will be contacted for interview. We get lots of applications, so unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted - Sorry!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 8 - 20 per week
Salary: £7.50-£9.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford, CM1 1AQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Assistant (Weekends AND Weekdays) roles across Chelmsford Geek Retreat's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £8 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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