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  • Barista
    Barista
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    London

    Barista — Spread Café (Battersea) Location: Battersea / Clapham Hours: Full-time (flexible, early starts required) Pay: Competitive, experience dependent About Spread Spread is a neighbourhood café built around exceptional coffee, good energy, and community. We take coffee seriously but not ourselves — we care deeply about quality, consistency, and creating a space people want to come back to every day. We’re coffee-first, design-led, and independent. No corporate scripts, no egos — just great service, calm confidence, and strong standards. The Role We’re looking for a barista who: • Genuinely loves coffee and hospitality, • Takes pride in doing things properly, • Understands that consistency > showing off What You’ll Be Doing • Preparing and serving high-quality coffee to a consistently high standard, • Dialling in espresso and maintaining quality throughout service, • Delivering warm, friendly, natural service — no forced chat, no deadpan energy, • Opening and/or closing the café (depending on shift), • Keeping the bar, equipment, and service areas clean and organised, • Supporting food service, clearing tables, and helping during busy periods, • Working as part of the team to keep service smooth and stress-free What We’re Looking For • Previous barista experience preferred (but not essential if you’re keen and fast-learning), • Solid understanding of espresso-based drinks and milk texturing, • Calm under pressure — especially during busy mornings, • Punctual, reliable, and organised, • Friendly, switched-on, and emotionally intelligent, • Comfortable with early starts (some shifts from ~6:00–6:30am) Bonus Points (Not Essential) • Experience with specialty coffee, • Interest in food, design, or creative projects, • Someone who enjoys being part of a local neighbourhood scene Why Work at Spread? • Independent café with real creative freedom, • Supportive team, no shouting, no nonsense, • High-quality equipment and ingredients, • Opportunities to grow with the business as we expand, • A workplace that actually cares about culture, not just output

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  • Operations Assistant
    Operations Assistant
    2 months ago
    £26000–£29000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    About sub800 At sub800, we create flexible, managed office spaces designed around people. We believe great offices aren’t just about design — they’re about service, experience and proactive support. Our operations team sits at the heart of that experience, ensuring every client interaction is smooth, professional, and personal. The Role The Operations Assistant plays a key role in delivering a premium, concierge-level service to our clients, while supporting the smooth day-to-day running of our workspaces. You will be one of the main points of contact for client requests, taking ownership from first enquiry through to resolution. Working closely with the Operations Director and wider team, you’ll balance operational coordination with a strong focus on client satisfaction, communication and experience. This is a hands-on, varied role, well suited to someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems and taking pride in delivering an excellent service. Key Responsibilities Client Experience & Service Delivery • Act as a primary point of contact for client operational queries, delivering a friendly, professional and responsive service at all times., • Take ownership of requests from start to finish, providing clear updates and managing expectations throughout., • Build strong working relationships with clients by understanding their needs and anticipating requirements where possible., • Support client move-ins, office setups, changes and ongoing space requirements to ensure a smooth and welcoming experience. Operations & Supplier Coordination • Coordinate contractors, maintenance works, deliveries and site visits with minimal disruption to clients., • Proactively follow up with suppliers to ensure work is completed on time and to a high standard., • Identify potential issues early and work collaboratively to resolve them efficiently and professionally. Administration & Compliance • Log, track and prioritise tasks using internal systems to ensure nothing is missed., • Maintain accurate records for compliance and building documentation, including health & safety, FRA actions and access logs., • Support access management (keys/fobs), inventories and shared operational documentation. Day-to-Day Building Operations • Support events, hospitality requests and office presentation, ensuring spaces are always client-ready., • Manage ad-hoc requests alongside larger projects, responding calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Help uphold the overall look, feel and service standards of sub800 spaces., • Respond promptly to incoming client queries, ensuring issues are resolved or escalated appropriately. What We’re Looking For Essential • A genuine passion for customer service and delivering an excellent client experience., • A hospitality-led mindset, with a natural instinct to be helpful, proactive and professional., • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., • Highly organised with strong attention to detail., • Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, client-facing environment., • Confident dealing with clients, suppliers and contractors., • Reliable, solutions-focused and comfortable taking ownership of tasks. Desirable • Experience in hospitality, serviced offices, hotels, facilities, property or office management., • Experience coordinating suppliers or handling operational requests., • Familiarity with compliance processes or building operations., • Comfortable using Outlook, Excel/Google Sheets and task management tools. Why Join sub800 • Be part of a growing, people-focused business where service genuinely matters., • Work closely with senior leadership and gain broad operational exposure., • Enjoy a varied role where no two days are the same., • Play a visible role in shaping and delivering an exceptional client experience.

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  • Barista / Kitchen Assistant (Italian Speaker)
    Barista / Kitchen Assistant (Italian Speaker)
    2 months ago
    £13.5–£15.5 hourly
    Full-time
    London

    We’re an independent Italian café and restaurant looking for a talented, adaptable individual to join our team as a Barista & Kitchen Assistant/Chef (Italian Speaker). This versatile role requires someone who can seamlessly switch between preparing high-quality coffee and assisting in the kitchen, depending on the day’s demands. About the Role Hours: Monday to Friday, with an early start and early finish (no late nights and weekends off!). Responsibilities: • Prepare and serve coffee, teas, and other beverages to a high standard., • Assist in the kitchen with food preparation and cooking as needed., • Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in both café and kitchen areas., • Adapt to the needs of the day, whether working on the coffee machine or helping with kitchen tasks., • Support stock management (receiving deliveries, restocking supplies)., • Ensure excellent customer service and a welcoming atmosphere at all times. What We’re Looking For • Previous experience as a barista, kitchen assistant, or chef (training will also be provided)., • A love for Italian cuisine and passion for delivering excellent service., • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different tasks and responsibilities., • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards of quality., • A reliable, team-oriented individual who thrives in a small, dynamic environment., • Good communication skills and a proactive attitude., • Italian speaker (mandatory) Why Join Us? • Career growth potential – possibility to progress into a Shop Manager role., • Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment., • Be part of a friendly, close-knit team., • High work/life balance - Enjoy a stable weekday schedule with no weekend shifts., • Work in an authentic Italian café and restaurant with a loyal customer base.

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