Job Description

Sales & Market Stall Assistant - London Markets

Part-time and full-time roles available - must be available weekends

Location: Borough Market and other London farmers markets

We're looking for someone enthusiastic and dependable to help us sell our fresh produce, juice, and fine foods at our market stalls and in our shop. You'll be part of a small, committed team that's passionate about seasonal food and building real relationships with our customers.

This isn't just a sales job - it's about sharing great food with people who care about where it comes from.

About the Role

You'll be working across our London market stalls and farm shop. For the right person, there's the opportunity to lead one of our farmers markets independently, taking ownership of the setup, customer experience, and sales on the day.

You'll be:

Setting up and packing down the market stall Engaging customers and building strong, loyal relationships Confidently selling produce and telling the stories behind it Handling stock and payments (cash/card) accurately Keeping displays clean, fresh, and inviting Supporting the rest of the team with energy and initiative
What We're Looking For

Reliable, hardworking and punctual

Friendly and approachable - great with people from all walks of life

Sales-savvy - confident helping customers decide, upselling, and building trust

Proactive and takes initiative - you spot what needs doing and get it done

Motivated and positive - especially during early starts or rainy markets

Excited to learn - about food, produce, cooking, and customer service

Physically capable - happy to lift crates and stand for several hours

Good communicator and team player

Bonus points if you have:

Experience in retail, hospitality, or food markets

Knowledge (or a strong interest) in seasonal vegetables, food prep, or sustainable farming

A full driving licence (not essential, but helpful)

What You'll Get:

Competitive hourly pay (depending on experience)

Staff discount on produce

Friendly team culture

Training on produce, sales, and stall management

Chance to deepen your knowledge of food, cooking, and seasonal foods

To Apply:

Email your CV and a couple of paragraphs about yourself and why you would be a great fit for the role to:

info@13acreorchard.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.21-13.20 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Store discount
Application question(s):

Do you have any experience working at a farmers' market, food stall, or similar customer-facing environment? What skills, experience and knowledge can you bring to the role? What interests you about working at a farmers market? Can you give an example of a time you helped someone learn about a food product or dish? Are you comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions? Starting can sometimes be early, and there can be some lifting involved, are you ok with this? How would you handle situations where it's quiet on the stall but there's still work to do Are you ok working weekends? are you looking for a short term job, seasonal work or long term position?
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025
Reference ID: Farmers Market & Farm Shop
Expected start date: 11/08/2025