Christmas Customer Assistant - Café - Westwood Cross
Sunday: 10:00-14:00
Team In Store
Store Westwood Cross
Location Westwood Cross, Kent
Position type Part Time
Contract type Temporary Contract end date: 26/12/2026
Salary £13.41 p/h
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Reference: 136194
About The Role
This section tells you all you need to know about the position and its responsibilities, outlining everything we hope to see in a successful candidate.
All the details
Work Pattern
Sunday: 10:00-14:00
Wednesday: 10:00-14:00
Saturday: 10:00-14:00
Christmas only: Due to operational requirements, all successful candidates may be asked to work up to full‑time hours in the weeks commencing 13th and 20th December
Join our team in the M&S Café— the heart of our store and a place where customers come to recharge. This is a hands‑on, high‑pressure role for those who can handle pace, stay calm under pressure, and still deliver warm, five‑star service.
You’ll be a brand ambassador, making great food and drink recommendations while ensuring the café operates smoothly, even during the busiest periods.
Being digitally confident is essential. You’ll use our tools to take and fulfil orders fast, keeping customers moving and satisfied.
Efficiency and effectiveness are key aspects of your role. You’ll maintain impeccable food safety standards while juggling orders and queues.
At M&S, our customers don’t wait. You’ll be fast and relentlessly focused on delivering quality under pressure while focusing on delivering five‑star service.
Teamwork matters. You’ll support colleagues and contribute to a high‑performance culture that meets customer needs—no matter how hectic it gets.
Flexibility is also vital. You’ll adapt quickly, working where needed with pace.
It’s intense but, for the right person, incredibly rewarding. Are you ready for it? Take Your Marks and apply today.
Everyone is welcome at M&S. No exceptions.
It’s your background, abilities and differences that make you, uniquely you. And when you’re part of M&S, that individuality has the potential to make waves.
Benefits
- Wellbeing hub – Get access to resources to support your wellbeing, including a free virtual GP service.
- Giving back – Support your favourite charities by donating through your pay or even volunteering for them.
- Pay – Earn a competitive salary.
- Colleague discount – After completing your probation period, you'll receive 20% colleague discount across all M&S products and many of our third‑party brands for you and a member of your household. Please note only contracts of more than 12 weeks are eligible for this benefit.
- Time off – Competitive holiday entitlement with the potential to buy extra holiday days.
- Life assurance – Get cover for twice your salary up to age 70 (double with our Pension Plan).
- Workplace savings – We’ll help you save through our Pension Savings Plan, Share Buy and Sharesave schemes.
- My Choices – Save on everyday costs through discounts and offers and get access to great health benefits.
- Cycle to work – Bike/accessory hire with Cycle to Work and save on tax and national insurance.
- Smart tech – Buy the latest technology with interest‑free financing directly from your salary.
- Family friendly policy – Industry‑leading maternity, paternity, adoption and neo‑natal policies, providing support and flexibility for you and your family.
Colleague Networks
We want you to feel supported, no matter what.
- LGBTQ+ Network – Proactively representing LGBTQ+ issues and opportunities to deliver a truly inclusive place to work and shop for our colleagues and customers.
- Forces Community Network – Supporting colleagues connected to the Armed Forces, aiding their transition to civilian life, and ensuring that they thrive in the workplace.
- Menopause Network – Initiating and encouraging open conversations about menopause by offering support and sharing experiences.
- Family & Carers Network – A support network for parents and carers, offering a space for colleagues to share experiences, exchange ideas, and access useful resources.
- Gender Equality Network – Addressing gender‑related challenges, raising awareness, and driving action to ensure equal opportunities for all.
- Cancer Network – Fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, addressing stigma, providing guidance and raising awareness to empower and assist colleagues affected by cancer.
- Culture and Heritage Network – Raising awareness of various religions and cultures through events and comms, to educate others and better represent our M&S colleagues and customers.
- Health and Wellbeing Network – Providing a safe space for colleagues with all types of health conditions or disabilities and supporting with business initiatives to ensure our stores are truly accessible for our customers.
Closing
Closing date: 23rd October 2026
Reference: 136194
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