Catering Assistant – 20 Hrs/Week -3 Month FTC -Denby Pottery Village

 

• We have 2 vacancies for Catering Assistant’s to join our busy team who take pride in offering the best service possible to our customers. The role includes a variety of tasks - food preparation, serving clients, operating the till, and maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the Restaurant. Health and Safety awareness is always a must.
• Role available:
• · 2 x 20 hours per week.
• Applicants must be flexible in their availability for work to provide cover for holidays, absence, and sickness.
• Candidates would benefit from having a good knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety standards and practices; a Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.
• Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.
• If you’re interested in working for Denby as a Catering Assistant, please send your CV and an optional covering letter to: paul.fox@denbypottery.com
• Note: We are unable to respond to all applicants. If we have not contacted you within two weeks, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
• Thank you for your interest in working for Denby.

Chef 37.5 Hrs/Week – 3 Month FTC - Day time 8-4PM shifts - Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro

 

Bourne’s Coffee Shop & Bistro is at the heart of the busy Denby Pottery Village and prides itself on serving high quality and delicious home cooked dishes, on the latest Denby tableware. As well as offering a selection of seasonal, traditional favourites for breakfast and lunch, we also have a daily selection of salads, sandwiches, homemade cakes, and scones as well as our pre-bookable afternoon teas and special functions.

 

We are looking for an experienced and passionate chef to join our highly motivated team who take pride in striving for excellence in everything they produce. Ideal candidates will hold a Level 2 Award in Food Safety, or equivalent, and will have previous experience preparing and presenting quality home-cooked dishes.

You will enjoy working in a busy restaurant environment and can multi-task and take direction effectively, whilst remaining calm under pressure and maintaining the ability to communicate with team members and customers effectively always.

 

This is a full-time position working across 7 days including alternate weekends and bank holidays and key accountabilities include:

• Preparation and cooking all food to a high standard for daily sales and special functions
• Ensuring the completion of documentation required to meet legal, statutory, or internal requirements
• Ensuring daily and weekly ordering of food, chemical, and disposable stock are managed accurately and to the required levels
• Ensuring that all equipment is safe and clean and reporting any issues appropriately
• Ensuring that all standards relating to allergen control practices and procedures are adhered to
• Following and enforcing all practices and procedures in relation to hygiene and food safety including identifying hazards and undertaking appropriate risk assessments as required
• Taking responsibility for pro-active stock taking and stock rotation
• Taking personal pride and accountability for all food leaving the kitchen
• Taking pride in delivering exceptional customer service
• Motivating others by having a positive attitude

 

If you would like to become part of the Denby Retail team, please send your CV, along with a covering letter or email confirming the position you are applying for too: Paul.fox@denbypottery.com

 

Closing date for applications: Friday 24th April 2026

 

We are unable to respond to all applicants, if you have not heard from us after 2 weeks, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in Denby.

Sales Assistant (12 Hours) – 3 Month FTC - Cotswolds Designer Outlet  

 

Denby Retail has an opportunity for a Sales Assistant on a 3-month fixed term contract, to work in a premium location. You will be working as required by the staff rota of a 7-day working week (Sunday to Saturday). The role will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. Applicants must be flexible in their availability to work to provide cover for holidays, absence, sickness, and special events.

 

Job Purpose:

• To assist with and perform general store duties such as (but not limited to) housekeeping, stock replenishment, processing of sales, pricing, and merchandising.
• To also always provide a high level of customer service to set criteria, and to always act both professionally and as an ambassador for Denby.

 

Role Requirements (not limited to):

• Give a friendly smile and greeting to all customers ensuring they always demonstrate a ‘customer first’ mentality.
• Keeps up to date with product knowledge advising customers at every opportunity
• To ensure sales are processed in an accurate and professional manner.
• To ensure store housekeeping and merchandising standards as set out by the Area Manager are maintained and actioned as instructed by the Store Manager or Store Supervisor
• To ensure stock deliveries are checked correctly, accurately, and in line with the Retail Operations Manual.
• To be fully involved in, and have an appreciation of, store back-office functions.
• To ensure working processes are done in a safe and legal manner as instructed in the Retail Operations Manual.
• To have an appreciation and understanding of stock loss and margin protection in store by ensuring product is priced and sold in a correct manner, administration processes are carried out correctly, customer theft/damages are avoided, products are sold at the correct price using the correct products codes, and any additional discounts reductions are authorised by the Area Manager.
• To be aware of the sensitivity of certain information and to ensure confidentiality in line with company policy and contractual terms and conditions.

 

Unfortunately, due to the need for some lone-working and selling of knives, we are only able to accept applications from those aged 18 and over for this position.

 

If you are interested in the above vacancies, please send your CV to hiring manager cotswolds.storemanager@denbypottery.com

Retail Store Manager – Peak Shopping Village 

Are you an existing Store Manager looking for a new challenge or an Assistant Manager/Supervisor ready for your next step? If so, we want to hear from you!

Denby Retail has a fantastic opportunity for a permanent, full time (37.5 hours per week) Retail Store Manager managing a small team at the Peak Shopping Village. This is a small but fast-growing store in a beautiful location.

As the Store Manager you will be working as required by the staff rota, working 5 out of 7 days including weekends and Bank Holidays. 

Job Purpose
•    To manage and drive store key performance indicators by driving sales, managing costs and expenditure, policing and maintaining store standards, managing store team, and implementing Denby company instruction and policy. 

Job Duties
•    To assume overall responsibility for driving sales in store by ensuring full availability, high store standards and great customer service. 
•    To manage and perform all back-office processes as instructed by the Retail Operations Manual and the Area Manager to a high standard.  
•    Control store expenditure.
•    Review weekly, monthly, and seasonal sales and management reports issued with Area Manager and to identify opportunities to improve performance.
•    To manage all aspects of in-store staffing including recruitment, staff scheduling, day-to-day management, training, appraisals, and performance management
The Candidate
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in either a retail or service led environment at management or supervisory level and will be able to self-motivate and drive a team. The right person for the role will be able to coach, train and lead a team with pride and confidence to the highest standard whilst upholding great relationships with customers, employees, and other stakeholders. 

Benefits:
•    Salary up to £27,000 per annum 
•    33 days holiday, plus service days after 5 years continuous service
•    Generous Company Sick Pay Scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
•    Private Company Pension Scheme
•    Generous Staff Discount and Christmas Vouchers to spend in Denby stores.

Thank you for your interest in working for Denby Pottery! If you would like to receive the full job description and further information regarding the role please contact recruitment@denbypottery.com
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@denbypottery.com

If you are interested in the above vacancies please send your CV to recruitment@denbypottery.com

Catering Assistant – 6 hours per week Denby Pottery Village

We have the following vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our busy team who take pride in offering the best service possible to our customers. The role includes a variety of tasks - food preparation, serving clients, operating the till, and maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the Restaurant. Health and Safety awareness is always a must.

Role available:
• 6 hours per week.

Applicants must be flexible in their availability for work to provide cover for holidays, absence, and sickness.

Candidates would benefit from having a good knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety standards and practices; a Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.

If you’re interested in working for Denby as a Catering Assistant, please send your CV and an optional covering letter to: recruitment@denbypottery.com

Note: We are unable to respond to all applicants. If we have not contacted you within two weeks, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in working for Denby.

Catering Assistant – 12 hours per week Denby Pottery Village

We have the following vacancy for a Catering Assistant to join our busy team who take pride in offering the best service possible to our customers. The role includes a variety of tasks - food preparation, serving clients, operating the till, and maintaining consistently high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the Restaurant.  Health and Safety awareness is always a must.

Role available:
• 12 hours per week.

Applicants must be flexible in their availability for work to provide cover for holidays, absence, and sickness. Candidates would benefit from having a good knowledge of food hygiene and Health & Safety standards and practices; a Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable. Previous experience would be an advantage, but not essential as full training will be given.

If you’re interested in working for Denby as a Catering Assistant, please send your CV and an optional covering letter to: recruitment@denby.com

Note: We are unable to respond to all applicants. If we have not contacted you within two weeks, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in working for Denby.

Sales Assistant, 15 Hours per week – Factory Shop, Denby Pottery Village

This is a permanent role, 15 hours per week, working as required by the staff rota of a 7-day working week (Sunday to Saturday). The role will include weekend and Bank Holiday working. Applicants must be flexible in their availability to work to provide cover for holidays, absence, sickness, and special events.

Job Purpose:
• To assist with and perform general store duties such as (but not limited to) housekeeping, stock replenishment, processing of sales, pricing, and merchandising.
• To also always provide a high level of customer service to set criteria, and to always act both professionally and as an ambassador for Denby.

Role Requirements (not limited to):
• Give a friendly smile and greeting to all customers ensuring they always demonstrate a ‘customer first’ mentality.
• Keeps up to date with product knowledge advising customers at every opportunity.
• To ensure sales are processed in an accurate and professional manner.
• To ensure store housekeeping and merchandising standards as set out by the Manager are maintained and actioned as instructed by the Store Manager or Store Supervisor.
• To ensure stock deliveries are checked correctly, accurately.
• To be fully involved in, and have an appreciation of, store back-office functions.
• To ensure working processes are done in a safe and legal manner.
• To have an appreciation and understanding of stock loss and margin protection in store by ensuring product is priced and sold in a correct manner, administration processes are carried out correctly, customer theft/damages are avoided, products are sold at the correct price using the correct products codes, and any additional discounts reductions are authorised.
• To be aware of the sensitivity of certain information and to ensure confidentiality in line with company policy and contractual terms and conditions.

Unfortunately, due to the need for some lone-working and selling of knives, we are only able to accept applications from those aged 18 and over for this position.

If you’re interested in working for Denby as a Sales Assistant, please send your CV and an optional covering letter to recruitment@denbypottery.com

Please state in the subject line which position and location you are applying for.

Note: We are unable to respond to all applicants. If we have not contacted you within two weeks, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Thank you for your interest in working for Denby.