Barista and Waiter / Waitress - Vpa cafe ltd - Walton on Thames

At Ottolenghi, we're known for vibrant food, busy delis, and restaurants full of energy—but what really matters is our people. We create environments where teams feel supported, take pride in what they do, and deliver a genuinely warm experience to every guest. Ottolenghi Richmond takes everything we love about our delis and places it in the heart of one of London's most charming and green neighbourhoods. What you'll do • Prepare and serve exceptional coffee, cocktails, wines, and non-alcoholic beverages., • Work confidently across both coffee and bar functions., • Deliver warm, attentive, and knowledgeable service to every guest., • Maintain bar and coffee equipment to a high standard of cleanliness and performance., • Manage stock for both coffee and bar, minimising waste and supporting ordering., • Ensure compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and licensing regulations., • Support the wider team in other sections and adapt flexibly to service needs. What we're looking for • Experience as both a barista and a bartender in quality hospitality settings., • Strong technical skills across coffee and cocktail preparation., • A versatile, enthusiastic team player who thrives with variety. Key skills • Excellent technical skills across coffee and cocktails., • Flexible and adaptable to different service demands., • An engaging communicator who makes every guest interaction count., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Well-organised with excellent attention to detail., • Comfortable using relevant IT systems., • Ability to multitask and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment., • Calm under pressure with a solution-focused mindset., • A genuine passion for coffee, cocktails, and hospitality and continuous improvement. What's in it for you? • 28 days annual leave per year, inclusive of bank holidays, • Delicious Ottolenghi staff meals on shift and generous staff discount, • Health and well-being support through our HSF healthcare plan (covering dental, optical, physiotherapy, and more), plus a 24/7 GP helpline and access to Perkbox discounts, • Refer a Friend Bonus: £500 for each successful referral, • Learning & Development opportunities including management coaching, WSET wine training, Ottolenghi Chef's Academy workshops, and access to external courses, • A warm, inclusive working culture where individuality, growth, and creativity are celebrated, • Enhanced Parental Pay after two years' service, • A special birthday treat to celebrate your day, • Exclusive workshops and demos, including cooking, food, wine, and cocktail sessions in the Ottolenghi Test Kitchen, • A collaborative and creative environment where your ideas are valued If you care about great food, great people, and doing things properly, we'd love to hear from you.

☕ JOB VACANCY – CAFÉ STAFF WANTED! ☕ We are looking for a reliable, friendly and hardworking person to join our team at our café. ✅ Experience in a café is an advantage. ✅ Must be friendly and good with customers. ✅ Full-time availability If you are interested, please send me a private message for more information. Thank you!

☕ Experienced Barista – Full Time | £15 per hour 📍 Location: Daisy Café & Deli, 18 Coombe Lane, Raynes Park, SW20 8ND Salary: £15 per hour (£600 per week) Hours: 40 hours per week, including weekends, on a rota basis Start Date: 2nd November 2026 About Daisy Daisy is a brand new independent café and deli opening in the heart of Raynes Park. We will be serving quality coffee, freshly prepared meals, artisan pastries, sandwiches and a carefully selected range of deli products. Our aim is to create a welcoming neighbourhood destination where great food, excellent coffee and genuinely friendly service come together. We are looking for an experienced, friendly and enthusiastic Barista to join our team from the very beginning. The Role We are looking for someone who is passionate about coffee, enjoys interacting with customers and takes genuine pride in their work. This is more than just a coffee-making position. As part of our small team, you will play an important role in the day-to-day running of Daisy, helping us maintain high standards of service, presentation and customer experience. You will need to be confident working independently, taking initiative and ensuring everything runs smoothly during your shift. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve consistently excellent coffees and other beverages., • Confidently operate the espresso machine and grinder, maintaining high coffee standards., • Deliver warm, friendly and professional customer service., • Take customer orders and process payments., • Manage the front counter, food displays and takeaway orders., • Keep the café clean, organised, well-stocked and beautifully presented., • Monitor stock levels and assist with daily restocking., • Follow food hygiene and health and safety procedures., • Handle busy periods calmly and efficiently., • Take initiative and support the smooth daily operation of the café. What We are Looking For • Minimum 1 year of professional barista experience – essential., • Confident with espresso extraction, milk steaming and latte art., • Good spoken English and excellent communication skills., • Friendly, positive and approachable personality., • Reliable, punctual and hardworking., • Organised, responsible and able to work independently., • Comfortable multitasking in a busy café environment., • A genuine passion for coffee, food and hospitality., • Availability to work weekends as part of a regular rota. Previous experience in an independent café or deli would be an advantage. What We Offer £15 per hour – £31,200 annually Guaranteed 40 hours per week. Full-time, permanent position. Daytime shifts only – no late evenings. Complimentary staff meals provided during breaks. Paid annual leave. Friendly and supportive family-run working environment. Opportunity to join a brand-new independent café from day one. Potential for growth and additional responsibilities as the business develops. Why Join Daisy? We are building something special in Raynes Park and want someone who genuinely enjoys hospitality, takes pride in making excellent coffee and values building relationships with customers. As one of our first team members, you will have the opportunity to help shape Daisy’s atmosphere, contribute your ideas and become an important part of our growing business. We are looking for someone who wants more than just a job, someone who will take pride in being part of Daisy and helping us become a favourite neighbourhood destination. If you are an experienced barista with a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills and a passion for great coffee, we’d love to hear from you!

Our baristas are known and loved for their passion and precision—like craft. If you pour your heart into and value exceptional coffee, you just might be the kind of person we are looking for. To celebrate great performance at Costa, we’re really proud to be able to offer an industry-leading reward package: • A starting pay of £12.71 - £13.01 per hour (depending on your skill and progression to Barista Maestro), • Whilst on shift, free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks, • Costa Coffee Retirement Plan, which offers matching contributions, • Costa discount card - 25% off food and drinks in store when you are not working

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Hart & Ground is a new independent café serving speciality coffee, matcha, tea, pastries and desserts. We’re looking for a friendly, motivated barista to join our team. What we’re looking for: • Experience making coffee and using an espresso machine., • A friendly, welcoming attitude and good customer service., • Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude., • Someone who takes pride in preparing quality drinks and keeping the café tidy. Interested? Apply through Jobs Today to express your interest. Interviews will begin towards the end of next week. We look forward to hearing from you!

Please apply only if you meet the following requirements: • Fluent in English (Portuguese is a plus but not essential)., • Must be 21 years old or above., • This is a full-time, permanent position., • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Barista and Café Attendant., • Reside within 30 minutes from Wimbledon Quarter (SW19 8ND)., • Be a team player with a positive, happy attitude., • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment., • Hold the legal right to work in the UK (valid work documents required). Unfortunately, we’re unable to consider applications that don’t meet these criteria. Thank you. What We Offer • A happy and supportive work environment., • 35 - 40 weekly hours (full-time position), • Paid training and development to help you grow your skills.*, • Opportunities to take on more responsibility as the store expands., • Staff discounts on all Jungle Berry products., • Flexible scheduling when possible., • A team culture where everyone is valued and respected.

Pop in for an interview this week between 3-5pm. As a Barista at SNAX, you’ll be responsible for creating great coffee and drinks while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced café environment. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve coffee, hot drinks and other beverages to a high standard, • Take customer orders accurately and provide friendly, efficient service, • Operate the till and handle payments, • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming café, • Prepare food and assist with general café duties when required, • Follow food hygiene, health and safety standards, • Restock ingredients and supplies, • Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality and service What We’re Looking For • Previous barista or café experience is preferred, • Good communication and customer service skills, • Friendly, positive and approachable personality, • Reliable and punctual, • Able to work well independently and as part of a team, • Comfortable working in a busy environment, • Passion for good coffee and great customer service If you’re passionate about coffee, enjoy working with people and want to be part of the SNAX team, we’d love to hear from you!