Front of house Barista and Waiter / Waitress
5 days ago
London
Start date: Mid December. Front of House / Barista / Café All-Rounder Tariff Kitchen — Tottenham, London N17 Pay: £14–£17 per hour, depending on experience Hours: Predominantly weekday daytime shifts, with occasional evening and weekend eventsTariff Kitchen is a new independent café on Tariff Road, close to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. We’ll serve freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, quality coffee, smoothies and milkshakes, alongside catering for private bookings and event days.We’re looking for an experienced, friendly and dependable café all-rounder to take responsibility for front of house and help keep the daily operation running smoothly.This is a hands-on role combining coffee preparation, customer service, serving food and managing the till. You’ll work closely with our chef, take pride in the café’s presentation and make customers feel welcome.Your responsibilities • Prepare consistently high-quality coffees and other drinks., • Welcome customers, take orders and provide attentive service., • Operate the till, process payments and cash up accurately., • Serve food, clear tables and keep seating areas clean and inviting., • Coordinate with the kitchen to keep orders accurate and service flowing., • Complete opening and closing checks, including setting up and securing the café when responsible., • Monitor and replenish coffee, milk, drinks, packaging and front-of-house supplies., • Help manage stock, deliveries and waste., • Maintain hygiene standards across the counter, equipment and customer areas., • Follow allergen procedures and check information with the kitchen before advising customers., • Handle customer questions and resolve day-to-day issues professionally., • Support private bookings and event services, helping direct additional front-of-house staff when required. About you • Previous barista experience and confidence using a commercial espresso machine and grinder., • Experience in café service, taking orders and handling payments., • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of front of house., • Organised and able to balance coffee orders, food service and customer requests., • Reliable, punctual and comfortable with early starts., • Friendly, practical and willing to help wherever needed., • Opening, closing, keyholding or supervisory experience would be an advantage. Working patternOur planned regular opening hours are Monday–Friday, 06:00–15:00, with staff shifts allowing time for preparation and closing. The rota will be agreed in advance, with occasional evening and weekend work for stadium events and private bookings.What we offer • £15–£16 per hour, depending on experience and responsibility., • Predominantly weekday daytime working., • A varied role with responsibility and input into how the café operates., • The opportunity to grow with a new independent business.
