About Korea Foods Company:
Korea Foods Company is a family-owned importer, distributor, and retailer of Korean and other Asian food. We are the largest importer of Korean food in Europe, distribute to 1200 wholesale customers, including the major multiples, and operate 17 retail shops in the UK.
We pride ourselves on working hard, quickly, and we are currently undertaking new expansion plans that will drive the company’s capabilities further.
Report to: Shop manager
****the role requires full availability on weekends, as our shop is located at St Giles Square, where weekends are the peak days for our operations.
Please note that the role offers a zero-hours contract . Usually, we arrange approximately 24 - 35 hours per week based on business needs. Suitable staff will be offered regular hours with the potential to transition to a full-time contract.
Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain, handle and replenish stock throughout the store, ensuring that all stock is displayed in a professional and orderly manner;
• Maintain a responsible, safe and professional manner at all times;
• Engage and interact with all customers in a welcoming, friendly and professional manner – creating a positive and memorable shopping experience;
• Demonstrate knowledge of the product range sold by Korea Foods Company, and when appropriate offer advice on products on promotion;
• Ensure the store is maintaining a safe and hygienic environment at all times through general cleaning as you fulfil your regular duties;
• Provide administrative support if/when needed;
• Be conscious of visiting customers and stay vigilant for any potential shoplifters, raising any issues with store management;
• Any other reasonable management requests.

Person Specification:

• Fluency in any of the following languages would be beneficial: Korean, Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Thai or Vietnamese
• Able to lift mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg and over
• Valid UK working permit
• Ability to work flexibly within a team or alone
• Comply with all health and safety regulations pertaining to your role
• Strong communication/customer service/organizational skills

Key benefits but not limited to, include:
· Paid day off on your birthday;
· Yearly bonus
· Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);
· Pension scheme -3% contributed by the company;
· Annual pay review;
· 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry ;
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.00 per hour
Additional pay:

• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Are you available working on weekends?
• Are you able to lift and move mid-heavy goods weighing 20kg when receiving delivery?
• When are you available to start the new role?
• How many hours are you available to work per week?
• Do you have any limitations on shift arrangements?
• Please confirm that you have answered the pre-screening questions; otherwise, there may be delays in processing your application to the next stage.

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person