60 Best cafe Jobs in Beckenham (July 2025)

We are seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Waiter/Waitress to join our front-of-house team at The Ivy Café Blackheath. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional guest experiences, taking orders, serving food and beverages efficiently, and ensuring your section runs smoothly throughout service. Attention to detail, a warm and professional attitude, and strong communication skills are essential. Previous experience in a similar fast-paced, premium hospitality environment is desirable. In return, we offer a competitive salary, great team culture, and flexible work schedules. Pay £14/hr, plus service charge

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We are currently hiring a passionate and experienced manager with a background in cafe/sandwich environment and who would like to run and operate their own sandwich shop. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves authentic flavors and wants to bring their cultural expertise to a growing food business. We’re looking for someone who can manage a small shop, ensure quality and consistency, and help craft exceptional sandwiches and coffee. If you have experience in cafe/ sandwich environment , leadership skills, and would like to run your own sandwich shop, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and share your flavors!

We are looking for a reliable and organised Canteen Assistant to join our cafe/canteen team. This role involves preparing food items such as sandwiches, paninis, wraps, and jacket potatoes, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene, and supporting the smooth daily operation of the canteen. Prepare and serve a variety of fresh food items (e.g. sandwiches, paninis, wraps, jacket potatoes) Maintain a clean and tidy work area Clean up after food prep and service, following hygiene and safety standards Restock ingredients and ensure supplies are properly stored Support the team with general kitchen and front-of-house duties as needed

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Clapham Manor Restaurants

Chef for Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant

**Job Title: Chef de Partie – Pan Asian Fusion Restaurant and Cafe Location: Clapham High Street Employment Type: Full Time or Part Time Salary Range: up to £30,000 Reports To: Head chef/Sous chef **Job Summary:** We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef de Partie to join our Asian fusion kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a specific section of the kitchen (e.g., wok station, cold section, grill, or momo) while maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and efficiency. You will work closely with the Sous Chef and line cooks to ensure smooth service and consistency in our innovative Asian fusion dishes. Key Responsibilities: - Station Management: Oversee and execute all dishes from your assigned section with precision, speed, and attention to detail. - Food Preparation: Prepare, cook, and plate dishes according to restaurant recipes and standards. - Quality Control: Ensure every dish leaving your station meets taste, texture, and presentation expectations. - Team Collaboration: Assist other kitchen sections when needed and communicate effectively with front-of-house staff. - Inventory & Waste Control: Monitor stock levels for your station, report shortages, and minimize food waste. - Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized workstation and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines. - Training Support: Guide and mentor junior cooks and commis chefs in your section. Qualifications & Skills: - Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in a professional kitchen, preferably in Asian or fusion cuisine. - Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in your assigned station (e.g., wok cooking, grilling, or dumpling / momo making). - Team Player: Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. - Attention to Detail: Keen eye for presentation and consistency in food quality. - Adaptability: Willingness to learn new techniques and contribute to menu development. - Food Safety: Knowledge of proper food handling (ServSafe or equivalent certification is a plus). - Flexibility: Available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. Preferred Qualifications: - Culinary school training or apprenticeship in Asian cuisine. - Experience in a high-volume or upscale restaurant. - Familiarity with both traditional and modern Asian cooking methods. **Benefits (if applicable) - Competitive pay and NEST pension scheme - Staff meals - Opportunities for advancement *How to Apply:* Submit your resume and a brief cover letter

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Soul street Beckenham

New Beckenham, Bromley

A waiter is a frontline service professional responsible for taking orders and serving food and beverages to customers in a restaurant, café, or dining establishment. Polished and attentive, waiters play a crucial role in shaping the customer experience by providing efficient.

Head Chef — Launch & lead a groundbreaking Café in South East London South East London | 🕒 Full-time | Competitive salary + profit share potential About Us We’re creating more than just a café — this is a space where the energy of original South London meets the tastes of the city’s new wave. Think: unapologetically local, creatively elevated, and community-driven. Our menu will blend modern British comfort, bold global flavours, and nostalgic nods to the streets that raised us — all with the quality and presentation expected from a city that loves to brunch, snack, and gather in style. We’re looking for a Head Chef who can bring this vision to life — someone who’s as passionate about the details as they are about the bigger picture. If you want to shape a kitchen that people travel across the city for, this is your chance. The Role This isn’t just a job. This is your kitchen. Your menu. Your moment! As our Head Chef, you’ll: Design and execute a unique, fresh, South London-inspired menu that speaks to both long-time locals and newer residents. Champion quality, sustainability, and seasonality in every dish. Build and lead a small but mighty kitchen team with high standards and creative flair. Ensure exceptional food hygiene, cost control, and consistency. Work closely with ownership to refine the vision, shape specials, and adapt to trends. Be the face of the kitchen — engaging with customers, collaborating on events, and becoming part of the community fabric. What We’re Looking For ✔ A chef with serious talent, creativity, and ambition — someone ready to leave their mark. ✔ Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous in a fast-paced, quality-focused kitchen (brunch, small plates, bakery, or fusion experience a bonus). ✔ Strong understanding of modern café culture + an appreciation for London’s diverse food scene. ✔ Ability to design and cost menus that balance flair, profit and accessibility. ✔ Confident, inspiring leadership style — you’ll recruit, train, and motivate a small team from the ground up. ✔ Passion for local suppliers, ethical sourcing, and seasonal ingredients. Perks • A genuine opportunity to build something from the start. • Profit-sharing options for the right candidate. • Creative freedom: your ideas will shape this café. • Potential for future expansion and career growth as we scale.

Are you looking for something unique that brings prestige, pride and creativity? So are we. At Woodland we dare to be different, and that is exactly what we are looking for in our future talent. At Woodland we are looking for an innovative Barista that thrives in a busy atmosphere and can handle the pressure of a blooming cafe. Attention-to-detail and self-determination are key to fulfilling this job position. Your main duties as a Bartender will be: - Preparing non-alcoholic beverages and coffees. - Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving. - Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations. - Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies. - Comply with all food and beverage regulations. General skills you should posses: - Ability to multitask and remain organised during a busy period. - High level of attention to detail. - Adaptability to embrace new ideas and processes, and work unsupervised. - Strong team-player, as well as natural leader qualities. - Positive, approachable and professional manner. - Interpersonal communication skills. Ability for Latte art will be considered with advantage Our requirements: Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar environment. What we can offer: A competitive salary + Bonus scheme

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Sweet Carolina Kitchen & Bar

We are a small Cafe / Restaurant serving breakfast and lunch, making all the food from scratch. We are looking for someone with experience in the kitchen, who is passionate about food and who is looking to take the lead in a friendly neighbourhood cafe. You must be able to oversee a small team, be organised and have great communication skills.

South east london’s best cafe! Experience is a must! Only apply if you are a UK resident! We are looking for waitresses who can work with in a team and can bring a welcoming smile to customers. We are based in camberwell, south london. This can be a part time or full time position.

Enthusiastic, positive and reliable full-time waitress required for a busy coffee shop in the Blackheath SE3 area. Excellent rates of pay with tips and lunch included.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced person to work in our busy family run cafe based in New Eltham. Positions Available: Chef Helper Waitress Kitchen Porter/Washing Up

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