64 Best cafe assistant Jobs in Barking (November 2026)

Job Ref: HON1133 Branch: Honi Poke High Holborn Location: Honi Poke High Holborn, London (Central) Salary/Benefits: £13 – £13.50 per hour, depending on experience Contract type: Permanent Hours: Part Time Posted date: 22/10/2026 Closing date: 03/12/2026 Join the Honi Poke family and help lead one of our grab-and-go poke stores! At Honi Poke, we're all about fresh, fast, feel-good food. Inspired by the flavours of Pacific Hawaiian cuisine, our colourful poke bowls and sushi grab-and-go options bring sunshine to busy streets, but it's our people who make the difference. We're looking for a Supervisor in with hospitality or food retail experience (fast-casual, café, grab-and-go, or takeaway preferred) who's hands-on, organised, and great with people. You'll help keep the store running smoothly, support and motivate your team, and ensure every customer has an amazing experience. If you're positive, energetic, and passionate about fresh food, this role is a perfect step to grow your leadership skills while helping Honi Poke deliver consistently excellent service across our stores. That's the way we bowl! Key Responsibilities • Support the Assistant Manager and General Manager with daily store operations., • Ensure service is fast, friendly, and efficient in a busy store., • Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and customer experience., • Lead and motivate your team during shifts to deliver excellent customer service., • Assist in training new team members and supporting staff development., • Keep the store running smoothly and help create a positive, fun, and supportive workplace culture. What We Offer • £13 – £13.50 per hour, depending on experience, • Paid breaks: your time to rest matters, • Free meals every shift, • Exclusive team discounts for you, your friends & family, • Employee Assistance Programme support for your wellbeing, • Ongoing training and career development within a growing brand, • A vibrant, friendly team culture where positivity and growth go hand-in-hand Bring your energy, leadership, and passion to Honi Poke and help us become the go-to poke destination. Apply today, we can't wait to welcome you to the family!

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Pear Tree Kitchens Ltd

Assistant Manager – The Pear Tree, SE8 We’re looking for a friendly, hands-on Assistant Manager to join The Pear Tree, our independent Australian-inspired restaurant and café in South East London. You’ll help lead the front-of-house team, keep service running smoothly and make sure every guest feels welcome. This is a role for someone who enjoys being on the floor, supporting their team and leading by example. Your role: • Support the day-to-day running of the restaurant., • Lead shifts, including opening and closing., • Train and motivate the front-of-house team., • Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues confidently., • Help with ordering, stock control and maintaining standards., • Work closely with the kitchen to deliver great service. About you: • Experience as an Assistant Manager or a strong Supervisor ready to step up., • A warm, confident approach to customer service., • Organised, reliable and calm during busy periods., • A passion for good food, coffee and hospitality., • Available for daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Working hours: The Pear Tree is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, with dinner service only on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The role includes a mix of daytime, evening and weekend shifts. Interested? Apply with your CV and a short introduction. We’d love to hear from you.

About Us Welcome to Mirella, a vibrant café ristorante in the heart of Leytonstone, inspired by the warmth of Italian hospitality. We are passionate about fresh food, authentic flavours, and creating a welcoming atmosphere where guests can relax, enjoy, and come back for more. From pizza to classic Italian dishes, everything we do is built around quality, consistency, and genuine service. The Role We are looking for a Supervisor to join our team. This is a hands-on, floor-focused role where you will lead by example, support the team during service, and help deliver a high-quality guest experience. You will also be trusted to run independent (solo) shifts, taking responsibility for the daily operations when required. Key Responsibilities • Lead the team on the floor, ensuring smooth and efficient service, • Support front-of-house operations and step in during busy periods, • Run solo shifts confidently, • Train and support team members to maintain high service standards, • Handle guest feedback and resolve issues professionally, • Drive sales through upselling and team engagement, • Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management, • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards About You • Experience as a Supervisor or Junior Manager in a restaurant, • Confident running shifts independently, • Strong leadership with a hands-on approach, • Passion for Italian food and hospitality, • Organised, proactive, and calm under pressure, • Excellent communication and team management skills, • Flexible to work evenings and weekends What We Offer • Competitive hourly rate, • Employee discount, • Company pension, • Opportunity to grow within a supportive and developing team, • A friendly, energetic, and fast-paced working environmen Benefits: • Company events, • Company pension, • Discounted or free food, • Employee discount Experience: • Restaurants: 3 years (required) Work authorisation: • United Kingdom (required) Work Location: In person

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THE MILK TREE

Head Barista/ assistant manager

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead daily coffee preparation and barista operations while supporting the assistant manager with team coordination. The successful candidate will maintain high standards of coffee quality and customer service, help create a welcoming café environment, and support the team in delivering smooth day-to-day operations. • At least 2 years of barista experience required, • Long-term contract, • Sponsorship may be available for the right candidate, • Immediate start

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