Company: Hamilton & Brown – Food Hall & Farm Shop
Location: Livingston, West Lothian
Job Type: Temporary / Seasonal
Contract Duration: Christmas 2026
Hours: Flexible, including weekends

Join the Hamilton & Brown Team This Christmas!

We're looking for enthusiastic, friendly and hardworking seasonal team members to join us for our first festive season at Hamilton & Brown Food Hall & Farm Shop in Livingston.

As part of an established, independently operated hospitality and retail group, Hamilton & Brown offers a unique shopping experience, bringing together a premium butchery, delicatessen, rotisserie, coffee bar, dessert counter and a carefully curated selection of food, drinks and gifts.

With Christmas just around the corner, we're looking for additional team members to help us deliver an exceptional customer experience during our busiest time of year.

We're recruiting for roles across our retail floor, coffee bar and dessert bar, offering a varied and hands-on working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Providing friendly, welcoming and professional customer service.
Assisting customers with product enquiries, purchases and festive gifting.
Operating tills and processing customer transactions accurately.
Replenishing stock and maintaining attractive, well-presented displays.
Preparing and serving coffees, hot drinks and other beverages within our coffee bar.
Preparing, presenting and serving desserts and sweet treats within our dessert bar.
Supporting our food hall, retail and counter teams during busy periods.
Assisting with Christmas orders, gift preparation and seasonal displays.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and presentation.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth daily operations.
Following all relevant food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety procedures.

What We're Looking For

A friendly, enthusiastic and approachable personality.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
Reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.
The ability to work efficiently in a busy retail or hospitality environment.
Flexibility to work weekdays, weekends and peak festive dates.
A genuine interest in food, retail and delivering great customer experiences.

For Coffee Bar & Dessert Bar Positions:

Previous barista experience and/or dessert preparation and service experience is preferred.
Confidence preparing and serving quality coffees, hot drinks or desserts.
Good attention to detail and presentation.
The ability to maintain speed, consistency and quality during busy service periods.

Previous retail or hospitality experience is advantageous. Training will be provided, although applicants with relevant coffee bar or dessert bar experience will be particularly welcomed.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of our first Christmas at Hamilton & Brown.
A friendly, supportive and welcoming team.
A varied role in a unique food hall and farm shop environment.
Flexible seasonal working hours.
Valuable retail, barista and customer service experience.
Potential opportunities for permanent employment following the festive period, subject to business requirements.

Additional Information

This is a temporary position to support our team throughout the busy Christmas trading period.

Applicants must be available to work during November and December, including weekends and key festive trading dates.

We're looking for individuals who are happy to work across different areas of the business and support the wider team wherever needed.

How to Apply

Please apply through Indeed with your CV, details of your availability throughout the festive period and any relevant retail, barista or dessert bar experience.

Be part of Hamilton & Brown's first Christmas and help us make it a memorable one for our customers!

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Work Location: In person