Cafe Assistant (Lead Responsibilities)

We are looking for an experienced career driven Cafe Assistant, that has the drive and passion for the hospitality industry, this role will fit a fast paced, energetic candidate that loves customer service, a real opportunity for progression within the company and future management roles.

Duties as follows

• Serving meals/drinks to customers.
• Opening and Closing the cafe area.
• Operating the coffee machine, blender and other cafe equipment etc.
• Making barista style coffees.
• Restocking of products/supplies
• Customer service excellence.
• Efficient table clearing and cleaning.
• Confident, friendly, and outgoing character
• Notifying the Manager when stocks/supplies are low.
• Ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance to safety requirements and food hygiene regulations.
• Managing all payment transactions in accordance with the financial policies and procedures. Handling transactions with diligence, honesty and integrity.
• Supporting colleagues at peak times and to undertaking any operational duty which might be reasonably required, to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensuring safety and sanitation practices
• Helping with simple food preparation (chopping and peeling vegetables, etc.)
• Ensuring excellent presentation of served food and drinks.
• Ensuring all stock and supplies are stored properly.
• Ensuring personal grooming and appearance standards are met regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Have catering experience and have worked in a similar position
• Maturity and attention to detail, Must be 18+ years old for licencing purposes
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be IT literate for use of electronic till systems
• Have a high level of integrity and honesty
• Be self-motivated
• Work well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure
• Have high standards of personal hygiene
• Barista experience preferred - training provided
• Future Career Pathway

Being a hospitality role, its essential to have good weekend availability to support and assist the team. Hours within the week as well as weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Can you work and commit to regular weekends?
• Are you 18 plus years old, as required for licencing regulations ?

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person