54 Best cafe assistant Jobs in Barnet (October 2026)

The College Arms Pub- Stonegate Pub Company

Pay: £13.00 per hour Hours: Full-time or part-time Shifts: Flexible availability, including weekends We are looking for a friendly and energetic assistant to join a busy, welcoming food business. This customer-facing role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has an interest in food and likes being part of a busy team. Key responsibilities: • Welcome and serve customers, • Take orders and handle payments, • Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks, • Keep food counters and displays stocked and well presented, • Assist customers with menu and product questions, • Keep the deli and customer areas clean and organised, • Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures, • Support the team during busy service periods About you: • Friendly, reliable and confident with customers, • Positive attitude and good communication skills, • Comfortable working in a busy environment, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Interested in food and willing to learn, • Flexible availability, including weekends Experience in a deli, café, bakery, restaurant or food retail environment would be beneficial. Apply today with your CV for more information and consideration.

Breakfast Grill Chef - Hadley Wood EN4 Limes Brasserie, a beloved local establishment, has been under fresh management for the last 2 years. Our young and innovative team has been serving up extraordinary culinary experiences, with weekly specials that delight our loyal clientele. With an average of 1100 covers per week, we pride ourselves on offering well-priced, generously portioned dishes made with fresh ingredients. We believe in making as much as we can from scratch, and our commitment to quality has earned us a reputation for serving the best food in the area. Family-run with an unwavering focus on the community, we're now expanding with a second location and looking to grow our solid kitchen team for a second site! Position Description:We are seeking a talented and passionate Breakfast Grill Chef to join our dynamic team at our Hadley Wood branch!. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for detail. Responsibilities: 1. Preparing, cooking and presenting high-quality dishes within the specialty section., 2. Assisting the Team in creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes., 3. Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins., 4. Maintaining high standards of hygiene and adhering to health and safety regulations., 5. Working collaboratively with the rest of the kitchen staff. Qualifications: 1. Proven experience as a Breakfast Chef., 2. Excellent understanding of various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment and procedures., 3. Ability to work under pressure and multitask in a fast-paced environment., 4. Strong communication and teamworking skills., 5. Literate, being able to clearly communicate, read and write in English with no challenges being able to read tickets and converse with the team. At Limes Cafe, we value a positive attitude, dedication to the craft, and a love for food. If you are looking to grow your culinary career in an exciting, community-focused business, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your current CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you're the perfect fit for our team.

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Sunnyhill cafe

Kitchen Assistant / Cook

Min 2 years experience kitchen assistant with health and hygiene certification and work record to help us as a line cook. Experience is a must! With record to show. You will be on the fryer section executing orders cutting salad and helping in the Kp station. If you have all the above call us.

Barista Wanted – Bakery & Coffee Shop ☕🥐 We’re looking for an experienced, friendly, and reliable Barista to join our team. • Previous barista experience is essential, • Prepare quality coffee and other drinks, • Provide excellent customer service, • Take orders and payments, • Keep the café clean and organised, • Assist with serving our bakery products If you’re hardworking, punctual, and passionate about coffee, we’d love to hear from you!

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Borneo Cafe & Bakery

Experienced Barista – Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Barista to join the team at our new Borneo Bakery & Pâtisserie in Winchmore Hill. The successful candidate must have a minimum of 2 years’ professional barista experience and be confident in preparing high-quality artisan coffee to a consistently high standard. Job type: • Permanent, • Full Time, • Weekend availability Benefits: • 28 Days Paid Holiday, • Company pension, • Free meal on shift, • Store discount The role: • Prepare high-quality artisan coffee, including a full range of espresso-based drinks, • Ensure consistent espresso extraction, milk texture and presentation, • Work confidently and efficiently during busy periods, • Provide friendly and professional customer service, • Maintain a clean and organised coffee station, • Assist with serving customers and counter duties when required, • Follow food hygiene, health and safety standards, • Work closely with the rest of the team to provide an excellent customer experience The candidate: • Minimum 2 years’ professional barista experience – essential, • Strong knowledge and experience in preparing artisan coffee, • Confident using professional espresso machines and grinders, • Excellent knowledge of espresso extraction and grinder adjustment, • Confident with milk steaming, texturing and coffee presentation, • Able to prepare coffees quickly while maintaining quality and consistency, • Friendly, reliable and well presented, • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment, • Excellent communication and customer service skills, • Able to work well as part of a team, • Valid right to work in the UK Join Borneo Borneo Café & Bakery has been serving the Palmers Green community since 2017, offering freshly baked pastries, cakes, desserts and quality coffee. We are now growing our team with the opening of our second location, Borneo Bakery & Pâtisserie in Winchmore Hill. If you are an experienced barista who takes pride in preparing excellent artisan coffee and providing great customer service, we would love to hear from you. Location: In person

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Dan & Decarlo

Permanent Full Time Barista 35-42 Hours Per Week

Please only apply for this position if you are able to commute to East Finchley N2 9PJ. We are looking for a full time barista / food assistant working an average of 35 - 42 hours per week. The ideal candidate would be very confident in making coffees with latte art but also covering kitchen staffs 30 breaks and odd support when needed (training is supplied) Responsibilities: Taking orders at the till and taking food to the tables / cleaning tables Cover kitchen staffs breaks and help our Kitchen staff with prep during peak times Opening and closing down the store and following the cleaning procedures Making coffees and running food and drinks to the tables Perks of the job: 28 days paid holidayPermanent contract with a minimum of 33 hours, Spotify premium music account, cash tips, card tips mainly daytime only shifts with odd evening events shift. Free lunch worth £14.50 + hot drinks This position is for 5 days per week with a starting wage of £14.00 per hour, we also have a great card tipping system which will add £1.25-1.50 per hour and is paid monthly.

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