65 Best cafe restaurant Jobs in Croydon (October 2026)

Babylon 76-78, a vibrant Cafe-Bar-Restaurant, is seeking an experienced Barista to join our dynamic team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for crafting exceptional coffee beverages and contributing to a positive guest experience. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about coffee, possess a positive attitude, and are team players. In return, we offer a supportive work environment and attractive benefits, including: • Free food during shifts, • 30% discount for friends and family, • 28 days paid holiday

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Berry & Maple

Waitress / Front of House Team Member Berry & Maple As a Waitress at Berry & Maple, you will be the face of our restaurant, creating a warm, friendly, and memorable experience for every guest from the moment they arrive until they leave. You will provide attentive table service, ensure food and drinks are served promptly, and maintain the high standards of hospitality that Berry & Maple is known for. Key Responsibilities: • Welcome and seat customers in a friendly and professional manner., • Take accurate food and drink orders using the restaurant’s ordering system., • Serve meals and beverages efficiently while ensuring presentation meets Berry & Maple’s standards., • Provide knowledgeable recommendations on menu items, daily specials, and dietary options., • Ensure customer satisfaction by checking in with guests throughout their visit and resolving any concerns promptly., • Prepare and clear tables quickly while maintaining a clean, organised dining area., • Process payments accurately using the till and card payment systems., • Assist with opening and closing duties, including setting up the restaurant, restocking supplies, and maintaining cleanliness., • Work closely with the kitchen and bar teams to ensure smooth and efficient service during busy periods., • Follow all food hygiene, health and safety, and company procedures. What We’re Looking For: • A positive, friendly, and approachable personality., • Excellent communication and customer service skills., • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail., • A strong team player with a proactive attitude., • Well-presented, reliable, and punctual., • Previous hospitality experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided

Babylon 76-78, a vibrant Cafe-Bar-Restaurant, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Waiting Staff to join our dynamic team. We have opportunities for both part-time and full-time roles. As a key member of our front-of-house team, you will be responsible for providing exceptional service to our guests, ensuring a memorable dining experience. We are looking for individuals who are: • Friendly and approachable, creating a welcoming atmosphere for all., • Hardworking and efficient, thriving in a fast-paced environment., • Passionate about delivering great customer service and exceeding expectations. In return, we offer a supportive work environment and attractive benefits, including: • Free food during shifts, • 30% discount for friends and family, • 28 days paid holiday If you are eager to contribute to a lively cafe-bar-restaurant and possess a strong commitment to service, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for experienced and talented chef to join our team in Beckenham, is required previous experience with breakfast. Most of our food is made in house from scratch working with fresh ingredients. The venue is a busy bubbling restaurant open from Monday to Sunday. Suited for friendly, energetic and professional team players! We offer competitive wage between £13 and £15 per hour, we offer training and staff food/drinks when on duty. There is a great training program in place and plenty of opportunity to grow in the business. We look forward to hearing from you!

We are looking for a Chef to join our team! The role is responsible for assisting the different sections of the kitchen with preparation and service. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year's experience in a similar role. We are seeking a team member with a positive attitude, great work ethic, who is a team player, and has a desire to learn and progress. In return, we offer a supportive work environment and attractive benefits, including: Free food during shifts,, 30% discount for friends and family,, 28 days paid holiday

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Il Sovrano

Shift Supervisor in Italian Deli in SE London

On the hunt for a friendly, experienced barista who loves a little pressure behind the La Marzocco machine. You must be available on weekends and be comfortable doing two things at once - most likely making coffee and engaging at the same time - shifts start at 7am and finishes by 5:30pm. Evenings off! Shifts will be in both our West Dulwich and Tulse Hill locations. You must be able to travel reliably to SW2 and SE21. Please check this before you apply. You must have experience working alone in a cafe and be able to handle numerous coffees at once. Experience with Italian food a plus. 4-5 days a week. 35hr a week average. You must have supervisor experience opening and closing, stock management and be comfortable leading your peers.

We are looking for full-time, hardworking, and reliable kitchen porters to join our team.Applicants must have the legal right to work full time in the UK. Babylon 76–78SW20 0AX

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Brazilian Soul Beauty

Senior Salon Receptionist

15.50/hour target earnings + shared team tips Full-time | Permanent | Tuesday–Saturday Fluent Portuguese is mandatory for this position. Applicants who do not speak Portuguese fluently will not be considered. Fluent English is also required. We are an established boutique beauty salon in Clapham looking for an experienced Senior Salon Receptionist to take ownership of our front-of-house experience and help the salon run smoothly throughout the day. Previous beauty salon experience is not required. We are very interested in candidates coming from restaurants, cafés, hotels, hospitality, private clinics, reception, customer service or other busy client-facing environments. If you are confident with customers, comfortable using booking/POS systems, organised, proactive and used to working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. What you’ll do • Welcome and look after clients, • Manage bookings, rebooking, cancellations and waiting lists, • Handle deposits and payments, • Manage phone, WhatsApp and email enquiries, • Use booking and salon management systems, • Help manage the diary and fill last-minute availability, • Encourage appropriate rebooking, upgrades, add-ons and retail, • Prepare and serve coffees, teas and refreshments, • Support the team during busy periods, • Help maintain excellent reception and salon standards, • Assist with stock, supplies and daily organisation, • Handle client concerns professionally, • Take ownership of day-to-day issues and escalate when needed This is a hands-on senior reception role, not a basic receptionist position. What we’re looking for • Strong customer service or hospitality experience, • Confident using booking, reservation, POS, CRM or similar systems, • Highly organised and reliable, • Warm and confident with clients, • Proactive and comfortable taking responsibility, • Calm under pressure, • Commercially aware, • Minimum 2 years’ relevant customer-facing experience Beauty experience is not essential. Language — Mandatory Portuguese: Fluent — MANDATORY English: Fluent — REQUIRED If you are not fluent in Portuguese, please do not apply. Right to work in the UK required. Pay £15.50/hour target earnings + regular shared team tips Target earnings are based on a £33,000 annual base salary plus a performance bonus linked to clear monthly and quarterly targets. Performance targets include client experience, rebooking and retention, commercial performance, organisation, reliability and salon standards. Hours Tuesday–Friday: 9:30am–7:15pm Saturday: 9:30am–5:15pm Sunday and Monday off. 44.25 paid hours per week. Benefits include paid holiday, workplace pension, employee discount, uniform, training and career progression. IMPORTANT: FLUENT PORTUGUESE IS MANDATORY.

A busy, popular independent café, deli and bakery is looking for a kitchen-led manager to oversee the deli counter operation. • Daytime-focused role with no late-night shifts., • Manage a busy deli counter known for its sandwiches, coffee and plentiful salads., • Ideal for a kitchen manager or head chef seeking a better work-life balance, a restaurant manager with kitchen experience, or someone who has managed a similar sandwich shop or deli concept., • Work closely with the GM, operations team and executive chef to maintain high standards and ensure consistency., • Provide leadership and support across the deli counter and sandwich making operations in a busy, customer-focused environment.

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Oooze at Boxpark Croydon

OOOZE is a specialty coffee and toastie venue serving fresh food in a fast-paced, high-energy environment. We are looking for someone who can prepare exceptional espresso-based drinks and consistently great toasties quickly, efficiently, and with a smile. You will: • Prepare espresso-based beverages, teas, and specialty drinks to a consistently high standard., • Calibrate grinders and dial in espresso at the start of each shift, adjusting throughout the day as needed., • Demonstrate strong knowledge of espresso extraction, grind adjustment, and milk texturing., • Prepare toasties and other grill items quickly, safely, and accurately., • Monitor cooking equipment and follow food safety and hygiene standards., • Take customer orders, process cash and card payments, and provide excellent service., • Keep coffee and food preparation areas clean, organised, and ready for service., • Assist with opening and closing duties and support colleagues during busy periods. You should have: • Previous experience as a barista in a specialty coffee environment., • A strong understanding of espresso extraction, milk texturing, and grinder calibration., • The ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and attention to detail., • Reliability, punctuality, and availability for a consistent roster., • Good communication skills in English., • A self-motivated, positive, and can-do approach. Experience working with a grill, preparing toasties or sandwiches, or in a high-volume café or fast-casual restaurant is desirable. A passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning is also welcomed.

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