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We are looking for a confident, reliable and professional Front of House Team Member to take responsibility for morning opening and help the café run smoothly throughout the day. This is not a café manager position, but it carries additional responsibility. You will prepare the café for service, welcome customers, handle questions confidently and use good judgement to resolve everyday issues. The main focus is excellent customer service, organisation and initiative.

We need someone to work front of house, take orders, use a coffee machine (latte art is a huge bonus) and wait tables. Main duties will be producing well presented coffee with latte art. But also hands on in serving clients, taking out food, helping kitchen staff etc. This is not a job for the faint hearted. Full commitment is essential as this position is a large responsibility. Customer service is imperative as we are a close net, family run business that thrives on showing love to our clients. 80% of our clients are locals and repeat business. We work as a team, but more to the point we work together as a family. If you feel you want to become a family member then please get in touch and let me know who you are.

Sip and Petals, a friendly and inviting cafe, is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our warm and welcoming team as a Barista and Waiter/Waitress. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service in a friendly atmosphere, supported by warm, friendly management. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a variety of coffee and other beverages to a high standard., • Accurately and efficiently take food and drink orders., • Ensure customer satisfaction through attentive and friendly service., • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the bar and dining areas., • Handle cash and card transactions. What We Are Looking For: • A passion for hospitality and a positive attitude., • A warm and friendly demeanor., • Eagerness to learn and develop new skills., • Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced cafe environment., • Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, but not essential.

Part-Time Barista Wanted – Immediate Start! We are looking for an experienced, reliable barista to join our team. If you have barista experience and are passionate about great coffee, we want to hear from you! Requirements: Previous barista experience is a must Friendly and professional attitude Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Immediate start available No time-wasters, please! If you’re ready to join our team, contact us now!

25 hours minimum and long term (more than 2 years). NO students please. 3 years MINIMUM EXPERIENCE* Please only apply if your answer is "yes" to all questions and you have supervisor/ managerial experience. We are Hiring! We are Yummzy. We are a family run and established business that is passionate about our customers and purpose. Yummzy was created out of need to support a variety of customers and their needs and desires. Our delicious food and artisan coffee caters to vegan, gluten free, keto, high protein and clean eating. We’re looking for an experienced Barista / Front of House to join our team long-term. If you’re passionate about great coffee, clean eating and customer service, apply by sending your CV or experience. We also serve soft alcohol. We are building a base with returning customers and we are passionate about health, our clients and offering. What's involved?Responsibility: • Artisan coffee and speciality drinks, • Exceptional customer service & attracting new customers, • Think beyond current task, • Proactive, • Reliable and builder, • Meet KPIs below Perks: • Free drinks made in-house, • 30% staff discount KPI bonus: if weekly secret shopper confirms: • Clean as you go (everything is clean),, • FIFO (old products are at front and newer ones stocked at back),, • Great customer service Inc sampling, • Sales Bonus:, • In Shop SB (monthly paid but based on weekly feedback): Turnover - Cost (Rent, staff, ingredients, service charges, professional fees, equipment lease and bills)= Profit., • 10% of shop profit distributed to staff & kitchen, • In Market SB (Monthly paid but based on events separately): Event Turnover - Event Cost (Ingredients, staff time (baking + serving) and transport cost) = Profit, • 10% of event profit distributed to market persons and kitchen We pay above London living wage but expect a very high standard of all the above in return.

Experienced Barista for Fast-Paced Environment please don’t bother to apply if you don’t have good experience working in rush environments. Only for full time please send us your cv Description:We're seeking a skilled and experienced barista who thrives in high-pressure, fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will have a passion for crafting exceptional coffee beverages efficiently while maintaining quality and providing excellent customer service. This role requires adeptness at multitasking, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain composed under pressure. Previous experience in a busy coffee shop or similar setting is essential. Join our dynamic team and be part of an exciting coffee culture! please don’t bother to apply if you don’t have good experience of working in rush environments.Thank you

Join our team at Fifty Queens as a Barista, where you'll receive comprehensive training in specialty coffee and develop real kitchen skills from day one. You'll be an integral part of our small, hands-on team, contributing directly to our success. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve a wide range of specialty coffee beverages., • Provide excellent front-of-house service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for our guests., • Handle till operations and process transactions accurately., • Assist with opening and closing procedures, maintaining a clean and organised workspace., • Collaborate closely with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow. What We Offer: • Proper barista training and continuous development in coffee and kitchen skills., • A supportive, hands-on team environment where your input is valued., • Opportunities for growth and career advancement as our business expands. Who We're Looking For: • A genuine interest in food and coffee is essential., • While hospitality experience is preferred, a positive attitude and eagerness to learn are more important., • Someone who thrives in a dynamic, customer-focused setting.

Experienced Barista Wanted – Experienced Applicants Only We are looking for an experienced, friendly and reliable barista to join our family-run café. Please apply only if you have previous barista experience and are confident working independently behind the coffee bar. What we’re looking for: • Previous barista experience is essential, • Confident preparing espresso-based drinks and steaming milk, • Friendly, positive and welcoming with customers, • Well-presented with a professional appearance, • Reliable, punctual and able to arrive on time for every shift, • Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment, • A good team player with a positive attitude Responsibilities: • Preparing coffee and other hot and cold drinks, • Providing excellent customer service, • Keeping the coffee bar and workspace clean and organised, • Supporting the rest of the team during busy periods We’re a friendly, independent family café and are looking for someone dependable who takes pride in their work and enjoys creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers. If you have previous barista experience and enjoy working with people, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for responsible baristas(6am start) to work/join in our Canary Wharf branch. This is a ultimate fun environment and workplace, with a well established community of customers/friends/freethinkers and a supportive management, leading and pursuing for continuous evolution and development..Work-Fun-Life balance. Work includes but not resume to, great coffees, displaying bakes, light preps & toasting for lunch period, keeping it clean, managing stock, refill, great coffees again.. We are building and aiming to be a forever young, fun, supportive company thriving and evolving together. Thanks for your time.

We are looking for a friendly and reliable Barista/Waitress to join our team. Responsibilities include preparing and serving drinks, taking customer orders, handling payments, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. The ideal candidate is punctual, hardworking, and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.Flexible shifts available with short, manageable hours, making this role ideal for students or anyone seeking part-time work.

Querky Cafe Forest Gate | E7 9BB Querky Cafe Forest Gate is looking for an experienced, reliable and energetic Barista to join our team on a part-time basis. We are a fast-paced and busy café, so we are looking for someone who is confident working under pressure and has previous barista experience. Your Responsibilities • Preparing high-quality coffee and other hot/cold drinks., • Taking customer orders accurately and efficiently., • Providing excellent customer service and engaging positively with customers., • Operating the till/POS and handling payments., • Maintaining a clean, organised and well-stocked drinks/barista area., • Cleaning and maintaining the coffee machine, grinder and equipment., • Helping with opening and daily preparation from 6:30 AM., • Following food hygiene, health & safety and cleanliness standards., • Supporting the wider café team during busy periods. Requirements • Previous barista experience is essential., • Experience in a busy café or hospitality environment., • Good knowledge of coffee and espresso-based drinks., • Friendly and confident personality with excellent customer service skills., • Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure., • Reliable, punctual and hardworking., • Available for early morning shifts from 6:30 AM. Job Details Job Type: Part-Time Location: Forest Gate, E7 9BB Experience: Barista: 1 year+ preferred Start Time: From 6:30 AM If you are an experienced barista who enjoys working with customers and thrives in a busy café environment, apply now to join the Querky Cafe team!

Junior Barista & Café Assistant • Preparing and serving coffees, shakes and smoothies etc., • Taking orders and serving customers, • Clearing and cleaning tables, • Assisting the chef with basic breakfast preparation and plating, • Restocking and keeping the café clean and organized Early morning availability, reliability and a willingness to help across both front-of-house and kitchen duties are essential. Full-time or part-time positions available.

BRiQ is looking for passionate, reliable people to join our team in Bethnal Green. We’re a quality-driven space focused on great coffee, good food, and genuine hospitality. We’re building a team that takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a well-run, supportive environment

We currently have an opportunity for a Barista part time and Full available. This is a great opportunity for a customer focused individual to join a world leading food and facilities management company, which can offer unrivaled opportunities for career progression.Please get in touch and make sure you have experiencesKey tasks and responsibilities Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages.Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipmentCleaning service and seating areasDescribing menu items and suggesting products to customersServicing customers and taking ordersCraft beautiful coffee products and serve all Stepney Green customers with energy, warmth, and empathySupport your GM to help train new employees to succeed at Di Stefano , including ensuring that new team members are following all recipe and training for menu items and processes and that they are in correct uniform, are upbeat and vibes are positiveOpen and close the location safely and responsibly (Key holder) and ensure that cleaning duties for the store are followed at the beginning, during and end of the shiftPositive and solution focused handling of any minor customer issueAt a store level, leads all initiatives with the operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighborhood customer base for your store Who You Are Love for cafe and Food culture , peopleFriendly, open and approachable person who is able to work well with othersStrong knowledge of coffee and equipment is a mustStrong decision making and multi-tasking skillsStrong interpersonal communication skillsPassionate about delivering excellent customer connections to create a regular customer baseAble to work at a fast pace in high volume environments.

Taking customer orders, preparing and serving drinks, handling payments, and providing friendly customer service.

Will be preparing coffee Will take orders from time to time Candidates must be available at weekends Weekends are the busiest time Family-run business Those with experience will be contacted. Please do not message us if you have no experience whatsoever.

Job Title: Café Manager, Urban Baristas Bromley-by-Bow 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 a Manager in the Specialty Coffee Industry. As the Manager, 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., • Develop and 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. • Organize and coordinate special events, promotions, and marketing initiatives to drive customer engagement and increase sales., • Stay up-to-date with industry trends, new brewing techniques, and emerging coffee products, and share knowledge with the team. Requirements: • Previous experience in the specialty coffee industry or a similar managerial role is essential, demonstrating a deep understanding of specialty coffee and its culture., • Passion for specialty coffee with a strong knowledge of brewing techniques, coffee origins, and flavour profiles., • 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 demeanour., • 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 pressure., • Knowledge of inventory management, point-of-sale systems, and business operations., • 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.

Full-Time Store Manager – Dessert and Coffee shop We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and hands-on Full-Time Store Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our busy coffee shop and bakery. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Dessert and coffee, bakery, and hospitality management who can take full ownership of the store. You'll be responsible for leading the team, driving business growth, maintaining exceptional customer service, managing stock, and ensuring the store operates efficiently every day. We're looking for someone who doesn't just manage the business—they improve it by identifying opportunities, increasing sales, maintaining high standards, and creating a positive team culture. Key Responsibilities • Take full responsibility for the overall running and performance of the store., • Lead, train, motivate, and manage the team to deliver exceptional customer service., • Recruit, onboard, and develop staff while managing rotas, attendance, and performance., • Ensure the highest standards of coffee preparation, bakery presentation, food quality, cleanliness, and customer experience., • Manage daily operations, ensuring smooth service during busy periods., • Oversee stock control, ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory management while minimising waste., • Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to increase revenue and profitability., • Ensure products are displayed attractively and maintain excellent merchandising standards., • Resolve customer concerns professionally and maintain a welcoming environment., • Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company procedures., • Manage cash handling, daily reporting, and store administration., • Work with senior management to identify opportunities for growth, improve operational efficiency, and increase customer satisfaction. Essential Requirements • Proven experience managing a coffee shop, café, bakery, or similar hospitality business in UK, • Strong knowledge of speciality coffee, barista operations, and bakery products., • Experience leading, managing, and developing staff in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills., • Strong understanding of stock control, ordering, and cost management., • Commercial awareness with the ability to drive sales and improve profitability., • Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards., • A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills., • Passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating a positive workplace culture. Desirable Skills • Barista training or coffee industry experience., • Experience with bakery production or bakery retail operations., • Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3 certification., • Experience using EPOS systems and stock management software. What We Offer • Competitive salary based on experience., • Career progression opportunities within a growing business., • Staff discounts., • Ongoing training and development., • Supportive and friendly working environment. Job Type: Full-Time Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Experienced barista wanted for a busy café. Minimum 3 years’ experience required. Must be confident with opening/closing shifts and knowledgeable in quality coffee and cold beverages.

Part-time vacancy, ideal for college student, some experience is required but not essential as full training will be given. Front of house kitchen assistant / waitress required for Arches Cafe in Bethnal Green E2 6JN, immediate start. 2 days a week, may lead to 3 days. We are a small cafe in East London; job Involves washing up, waitress service, general cleaning, cleaning tables, taking customers food orders, sweeping and mopping. Barista- coffee and tea making. Help with food prep. Must have good communication and writing skills including good numerical skills, excellent spoken English language is absolutely necessary. 2 Working days needed. 1 Staff lunch included during shift. Arches Cafe Three Colts Lane E2 6JN. Paid weekly. Good train - bus links. Friendly Team

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Waiting Staff member who is confident in making espresso-based coffees and providing excellent customer service. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks, taking customer orders, delivering food and beverages, and ensuring every guest has a welcoming experience. You should be able to work efficiently in a busy café environment, have a positive attitude, and enjoy working as part of a team. Previous café experience and barista skills are essential. Immediate start available.