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Are you passionate about coffee and customer service? Join our new café and help us create a welcoming space for coffee lovers in the heart of the community. We are looking for Baristas and Waitstaff (Waiter/Waitress) who bring enthusiasm, creativity, and a warm smile to every customer interaction. About Us: We’re a start-up café with big ambitions! Our goal is to offer not just great coffee and food but also an exceptional customer experience. Join our close-knit team and grow with us as we embark on this exciting journey. Your Role: As a Barista, you’ll craft delicious coffee and beverages, sharing your love for quality brews with our customers. As a Waiter/Waitress, you’ll provide warm, attentive table service, ensuring every guest feels valued and welcomed. Collaborate with team members to deliver a seamless, top-tier experience. Assist with food preparation as needed, adhering to food safety guidelines. Maintain cleanliness and follow food safety standards in all areas. What We’re Looking For: Prior experience in a café or restaurant would be required. Skills in Barista coffee making. A genuine passion for coffee, food, and customer service. Strong understanding of food safety practices. Strong communication skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A friendly, professional attitude with attention to detail. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends. Why Join Us? Free or discounted food. Flexible schedules: Part-time, or zero-hours contracts available. A supportive work environment with opportunities to grow alongside a start-up brand. Opportunities to experiment and contribute to our menu and café culture.

Part-Time Chef – Toast Stores 📍 SW17 We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Part-Time Chef to join the team at Toast Stores, our busy café in the park. You’ll be working alongside our Head Chef to deliver our existing menu to a high standard, keeping quality and consistency at the heart of everything you do. The role: Support the Head Chef in preparing and serving our menu Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene Assist with stock rotation and kitchen organisation Work collaboratively as part of a small, friendly team Hours required: Tuesdays & Wednesdays Weekends (Saturday & Sunday) What we’re looking for: Previous experience in a café or kitchen environment A passion for good food and fresh ingredients Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced setting Reliability, teamwork, and a positive attitude Perks of the role: Join a supportive and welcoming team Work in a beautiful park location Staff discounts and meals on shift If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please send your CV and a short cover note

G’day Mate! Urban Baristas is a specialty coffee company originating from Australia, known for its commitment to quality coffee and the vibrant Australian brunch culture. With several cafes across London and our roastery in Bethnal Green, we strive to create exceptional coffee experiences for our customers. We believe in fostering a positive work environment and supporting the professional growth of our team members. Join us as we continue to expand and deliver outstanding coffee and service to our valued customers. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and experienced individual to join our team as an Assistant Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the AM, you will be responsible for overseeing and leading the daily operations of our specialty coffee shop. You will ensure exceptional customer service, maintain high-quality standards, and create a positive and engaging work environment. If you have a passion for specialty coffee, proven leadership skills, and a strong track record in the industry, we invite you to apply. Responsibilities: -Oversee all aspects of daily operations, including opening and closing procedures, inventory management, and team management. -Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by delivering exceptional service, maintaining product quality, and promptly resolving customer concerns or issues. -Lead, train, and inspire a team of coffee enthusiasts, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. -Implement operational strategies to achieve sales targets, maximize profitability, and drive business growth. -Monitor and manage stock levels of coffee beans, supplies, and merchandise, placing orders as necessary to maintain product availability. -Maintain strict adherence to health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and hygienic work environment. -Uphold the quality and consistency of coffee preparation, ensuring adherence to company standards and providing guidance to the team. Requirements: -Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar management role. -Proficiency in espresso extraction, including grind adjustment, dosing, and tamping techniques. -Skill in creating and pouring latte art designs, showcasing attention to detail and craftsmanship. -Proven leadership abilities with a track record of effectively managing and developing a team. -Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable attitude. -Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. -Strong problem-solving abilities and the capacity to make sound decisions under the pressure. -Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays. -A positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a strong commitment to teamwork. -Food handling certification and knowledge of health and safety regulations is a plus.

Company description Mahali & Co. is a small business and an independent collaboration between two pastry chefs originally from Sydney, Australia. With a combined total of 18 years in the culinary industry, we have worked in food establishments in Sydney, Melbourne, London, Singapore and the Philippines. With a love for pastry and experimentation (especially with an Asian flare), our bakery café takes a fresh spin on pastries. Job description What are we looking for? We are looking for a pastry chef to join our wholesale production team, who is interested in learning everything about bakery and pastry techniques. While previous pastry experience is ideal, it is not essential. We are happy to train new graduates and are looking for someone with a genuine interest in developing their skills in pastry art and who has a great work ethic. What you will be doing: • Assist in carrying out mise en place and food preparation for products we prepare in our retail kitchen (focus is venoisserie), • Finish products to a consistent high quality and standard, • Work in compliance to all UK Food Health and Safety Preparation laws, • What we are looking for:, • Someone who loves all aspects of pastry and bakery., • A team player with great organisational skills and time management – you will need to be able to multi-task, be efficient, and work in a fast-paced environment., • Someone who is discipline in prioritising cleanliness, food hygiene and minimising food wastage (adhere to FIFO, recycling, etc), • An individual eager to learn, willing to contribute with a collaborative atmosphere and will openly communicate with everyone., • *Please be aware that at this time, we can only accept applications from people who live and are eligible to work in London., • You can also send your CV and cover letter ‘Hiring Inquiry’., • Schedule: Open to discussion but to include early shifts (starting from 6am), 4-5 days a week, weekends

Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and other specialty beverages according to company recipes and standards. Greet customers, take accurate orders, and provide recommendations as needed. Operate espresso machines, grinders, brewing equipment, and point-of-sale (POS) systems. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, including regular cleaning of equipment and café spaces. Manage cash and credit transactions with accuracy and integrity. Restock inventory, monitor supplies, and assist with daily café operations. Deliver excellent customer service by creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere. Work collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient service, especially during peak hours.

Job Description: Cafe General Manager at Pique Salary:35,500k (incl. Service charge) Perks: Class pass membership 40% off Pique cafe offering Who are we? Pique was founded in 2017 as a picnic delivery company and since then has grown into one of London’s most sought after caterers for breakfast & lunch events. The dream was always to open a café and this dream became a reality in January 2024 when we opened our first site on Lavender Hill. The café is popular both in the week and weekends as both a breakfast, brunch and lunch spot. It seats up to 40 inside with seating for another 20 outside. The café has gone from strength to strength and is becoming a real part of the Lavender Hill community. We run a fortnightly book club, ran a successful first ‘pub’ quiz night and are looking to grow this side of things. Our mission is to bring fun, delicious, innovative, restaurant quality food to Londoners, whether that be at home, the office, park or our café. We focus on the informal nature of picnic dining- the relaxed feeling of being with friends, with easy to eat, crowd pleasing food. Our focus on sustainability, quality and style sets us apart from the rest. Essential Experience & Skills • Experienced in managing large teams and busy services, • Passionate about hospitality & customer service, • Strong Barista skills (dialling in, latter art, espresso pulling), • Upbeat and able to lead a team to deliver exceptional service at all times, • Intuitive, quick to think on their feet, and able to keep a level head during busy and challenging times, • Well-presented and a good team player, • An excellent communicator, • Keen eye for detail and sense or urgency Key Responsibilities: Team • Ensure customer service excellence remains the top priority in all café operations, Ensure the FOH team represents the Pique brand by providing top-tier service with energy and enthusiasm., • Serve as the main point of contact for the team, addressing business-related queries or directing staff to the appropriate department or person., • Accurately record all staff sick days and annual leave in line with Head of Operations, • Recruit, train, and motivate staff to deliver enthusiastic and exceptional customer experiences., • Ensure staff rotas align with contracted hours while adapting to fluctuating business levels to maintain reasonable labor costs Operational • Maintain operational consistency, including opening/closing procedures, customer service, check-backs, and ensuring the café remains clean and presentable through in-service checks., • Handle customer complaints, ensuring that any issue is escalated to the management team (GM, Assistant Manager, or Supervisors) this includes replying to reviews (Just GM), • Oversee daily completion of checklists in accordance with health and safety protocols, updating procedures as necessary based on business or service changes., • Keep the Maintenance record and pest control record updated and in use (along with the head chef), • Increase café revenue, reported every 3 months through sales efforts and successful events and general running of the cafe - this is not a streamline increase and should be reported as such with relevant data, • Ensure the Pique brand remains highly visible through consistent, high-quality service, active community involvement, and strong team performance as well as social media representation on any relevant platforms Event Coordination • Manage customer enquiry regarding café events and private bookings and cafe catering pre orders, • Help organize staffing, and handovers for relevant events, • Gather and analyse feedback post-event to improve offerings and ensure customer satisfaction.

Job Title: Café/Bar Supervisor Reports to: Manager on Duty / General Manager Job Overview: As a café/bar Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring daily operations run smoothly, maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness, and leading the team to deliver outstanding guest experiences. You’ll support the manager on duty with a range of day-to-day operational tasks, while actively driving sales and motivating the team to meet performance targets. Key Responsibilities: Lead by example to ensure all service and hospitality standards are consistently met and exceeded. Support and motivate team members during shifts to deliver the best possible service to all guests. Uphold and enforce all cleaning, hygiene, and safety standards throughout the venue, ensuring a clean, welcoming environment at all times. Address guest feedback professionally and promptly to ensure customer satisfaction. Assist in training and onboarding new team members, promoting a positive and productive work environment. Take ownership of shift leadership duties, including staff allocation and floor management when required. Actively contribute to achieving and exceeding sales targets through upselling, team engagement, and service excellence. Ensure stock levels and product presentation meet brand standards. Support the manager on duty with reasonable day-to-day operational tasks as requested, including opening/closing duties, stock control, cash handling, and reporting. Promote and maintain a culture of teamwork, respect, and professional development. Skills & Experience Required: Previous experience in a café, bar, or hospitality environment, ideally in a supervisory or leadership role. Strong customer service focus with a passion for hospitality. Ability to lead, inspire, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive approach to maintaining cleanliness and safety standards. Basic understanding of stock management and sales techniques. Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends. What We Offer: Competitive pay and tips. Opportunities for progression and development. Ongoing training and support. A vibrant, inclusive working environment.

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking our menu to a high standard, maintaining a clean and organised kitchen, and ensuring consistency in every dish served. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and cook all menu items including brunch dishes and lunch offerings., • Carry out daily prep to ensure efficient service during busy periods., • Assist with managing stock levels, rotating stock to minimise waste., • Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness in line with health & safety standards., • Work closely with the front of house team to ensure smooth service., • Contribute ideas for menu development and specials. About You • Experience in a café, coffee shop, or similar kitchen environment., • Confident cooking eggs and brunch-style dishes to order., • Strong prep skills and an organised approach to kitchen work., • Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is preferred)., • Positive, can-do attitude and a team player., • Ability to work under pressure during busy periods., • Must be able to work weekends. What We Offer • Competitive pay based on experience., • 28 days paid holiday., • Daytime hours – no late nights., • A supportive and friendly work environment., • Opportunity to contribute to menu development., • Staff meals and discounts., • Service Charge + Tips

Key Responsibilities: Barista Duties: Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees, teas, and other drinks. Maintain knowledge of all menu items, recipes, and brewing methods to ensure quality and consistency. Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and efficiently. Food Service: Take customer orders and process payments efficiently and accurately. Prepare and serve food items such as sandwiches, pastries, and salads according to the café's recipes and standards. Ensure food presentation meets the café's quality standards. Customer Interaction: Greet customers warmly, answer questions, and provide recommendations to enhance their experience. Address customer concerns promptly and professionally, ensuring satisfaction. Cleanliness and Maintenance: Maintain a clean and organized work environment, including the coffee bar, seating areas, and restrooms. Follow health, safety, and sanitation guidelines for all products and work areas. Assist with inventory management, including stocking supplies and performing regular checks. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other team members to ensure smooth operation and excellent customer service. Participate in staff meetings and training sessions as required.