Market Stall Assistant

Casa Mia is an established family-run Italian bakery based in Leeds, bringing authentic, handcrafted Italian cakes, cannoli, and award-winning gluten-free delicacies to major food festivals, farmers' markets, and artisan events across Yorkshire and Northern England.

Summary of the Role

We are looking for vibrant, enthusiastic, and customer-focused Market Stall Assistants to join our event team.

This role involves driving to market locations, setting up our gazebos and displays, and enthusiastically selling our artisan products to the public. Shifts typically run from early morning (5am-7am start) to afternoon (with ending times varying depending on location). You will work independently on site most of the time (with support during loading/unloading and major peak events).

Immediate Priority: We are specifically looking for candidates who can commit throughout our busy Christmas season (November & December up to Christmas), with options to remain on a casual basis or join the team long-term!

Key Responsibilities

• Customer Sales & Engagement: Provide warm, proactive customer service and sell Casa Mia’s authentic Italian treats with high energy.
• Stall Setup & Logistics: Load/unload bakery stock, set up 3x3m commercial gazebos, tables, and display refrigeration.
• Outdoor Market Operations: Work comfortably in vibrant, fast-paced outdoor market settings across various locations (e.g., Harrogate, Chatsworth, York, coastal events, and regional food festivals) and in all weather conditions.
• Cash & Card Processing: Manage till transactions efficiently and accurately.

What We Are Looking For

• Driving Licence: A valid UK driving licence is essential (owning a vehicle to reach our Leeds unit or drive to markets independently is preferred).
• Customer Service Spirit: Experience in sales, retail, or hospitality with an approachable demeanor.
• Outdoor Resilience: Comfortable working outdoors in varying UK weather conditions and handling physical tasks (lifting equipment/boxes).
• Flexible Availability: Available on weekends (shifts typically start early morning and finish late afternoon).
• Christmas Commitment: Full availability across November and December peak trading dates.

What We Offer (Perks & Benefits)

• Competitive Pay & Daily Sales Bonuses: Base rate + lucrative daily sales incentives (earn extra on top of your hourly rate when stall targets are achieved!).
• Flexible Working Options: Choose between flexible casual shifts, seasonal Christmas work, or a permanent long-term role.
• Free Cakes & Staff Perks: Generous employee discounts and complimentary bakery treats on working days!
• Paid Training & Development: Full training provided on product knowledge, food safety, merchandising, and commercial setup.
• Travel & Work Environment: Great opportunities to visit premier festival venues across Yorkshire and Northern England in a fun, supportive team environment.
• Free parking at our Leeds unit.

* Please note that due to the high number of applications we cannot respond to every application.

**STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you own a car or have a reliable way to reach market locations independently?
• Are you available to work flexible hours, including weekends, and travel to major events (e.g., Harrogate, Chatsworth, Malvern, Hampton Court, etc) with advance notice?
• This role involves standing outdoors in all UK weather conditions (rain, wind, and cold). Please describe a time you have worked or volunteered in a physically demanding or outdoor environment. How did you handle the elements?
• Are you fully available to work weekend event dates throughout our peak Christmas period in November and December (up until Christmas)?
• Are you fluent in spoken and written English to comfortably interact with customers and handle fast-paced sales?

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: On the road