Retail Sales Assistant

Peoplebank; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular doughnut retailer in Portsmouth seeks enthusiastic individuals to join their team. As part of our lively store, you'll ensure customers are greeted warmly and served delightful doughnuts and drinks. We're looking for team players, 18 or over, who are dependable and eager to create joyful experiences for every guest. You'll enjoy a fun and friendly environment with great perks, including discounts and opportunities for career progression. This part-time role requires flexibility for shifts from Monday to Sunday.

Benefits

Free doughnuts & hot drinks

Generous team discounts

Training & development

Recognition & celebrations

Competitive pay

Pension scheme

Fun work environment

Private Healthcare eligibility

Wellbeing & Belonging service access

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over due to lone-working responsibilities.
• Available for part-time hours with flexible shifts.
• Ready to engage positively with guests.

Responsibilities

• Welcome every guest warmly.
• Serve doughnuts and drinks with care.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in the store.

Skills

Team player

Positive attitude

Customer service focus

Dependability

Job description

Our Krispy Kreme store in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, is a bright and buzzing location right in the heart of the city’s famous waterfront outlet. It’s a lively, fast‑paced store where our team serve freshly made doughnuts, delicious coffee, and plenty of smiles to shoppers and visitors every day. With the marina views nearby, a friendly team, and a fun, energetic atmosphere, it’s a brilliant place to work and be part of spreading joy across the South Coast.

At Krispy Kreme, it’s not just a job it’s being part of a team that spreads joy every day! As one of our Krispy Kremers, you’ll enjoy:

• Free doughnut & hot drinks every shift (because you deserve a treat!)
• Generous team discounts across all our products
• Training & development to help you grow your career with us
• Recognition & celebrations for great work and special moments
• Competitive pay and opportunities for progression
• Pension scheme and life assurance (eligibility applies)
• A fun, friendly environment where everyone’s welcome and teamwork makes the magic happen.
• Exclusive savings through our Treat Box discount platform.
• Support Office roles eligible for Private Healthcare
• Free access to our Wellbeing & Belonging service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Welcome every guest with a friendly face and genuine warmth
• Serve up our delicious doughnuts and drinks with confidence and care
• Recommend your favourite flavours and help guests find theirs
• Keep the store looking fresh, stocked, and ready for the next rush
• Jump in where needed—from the till to the display, and everywhere in between
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and fun environment

We’re on the lookout for someone who’s:

• 18 or over (due to lone‑working responsibilities)
• Seeking part‑time hours with the flexibility to work opening and closing shifts
• Available throughout the week, Monday to Sunday
• A natural team player with a passion for making someone’s day
• Positive, eager to learn, and ready to roll up their sleeves
• Dependable, enthusiastic, and brings good vibes wherever they go

About Krispy Kreme:

Our People: We embrace diversity within our teams, so whether you're a foodie, drink lover, sport enthusiast, gym bunny, movie buff, history geek, gamer, music fan, book worm, none of the above or all the above, you'll find a friend here!

Our Doughnuts: We're famous for our amazing doughnuts, but did you know that every Krispy Kreme doughnut is handmade, decorated and delivered fresh daily by one of our awesome team members?

Culture: Our culture is created through our leadership mix, of which there are a dozen (naturally!): Check out our careers page for more information on our Krispy Kreme Culture.

Love our planet: Our beautiful, natural world gives us our sugar, cocoa, eggs, milk, coffee, and so much more. Protecting and preserving it is vitally important to us. So, we're constantly working to reduce our environmental impact and become more sustainable in all we do. Check out our Social Responsibility page for more information.