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Job Ref: COL1262 Branch: Richmond Park Location: Richmond Park, London (South West) Salary/Benefits: £14.80 Per Hour Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: 07:00-18:00 Posted date: 06/09/2026 Closing date: 06/10/2026 Colicci is a family-run hospitality brand, proudly serving London's iconic green spaces. Our cafés are bustling community hubs, offering exceptional coffee, fresh food, and warm hospitality. We're looking for a motivated and enthusiastic General Assistant to support the day-to-day café operations, deliver outstanding customer service, and be a key part of our friendly team. If you're passionate about hospitality, love working with people, and enjoy a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: • Delivering top-tier customer service – making every customer feel welcome and ensuring a friendly, engaging atmosphere., • Assisting with food & drink preparation – supporting baristas and chefs in delivering fresh, high-quality products., • Keeping the café running smoothly – helping with cleaning, stock replenishment, and general upkeep., • Taking orders & serving customers – ensuring fast and efficient service with a smile., • Presenting products beautifully – ensuring displays look abundant, inviting, and visually appealing., • Maintaining health & safety standards – ensuring the café remains clean, safe, and, • Bringing energy & enthusiasm – supporting a positive, team-focused work environment. What We're Looking For: • A friendly, customer-focused team player – who loves working with people and creating a welcoming atmosphere., • An eye for detail & presentation – passionate about making food displays look delicious, uniform and abundant ., • A hardworking & reliable individual – with a positive attitude and willingness to learn., • A fast-paced operator – who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys variety., • A flexible & adaptable attitude – ready to work weekends and peak periods but no evenings., • Previous customer service experience – some experience in providing great customer experience is preferred - we'll provide full training! Why Join Colicci? • Competitive salary - proud to be a Living Wage employer, • No late nights - most of our locations close by 5pm during winter hours and 7pm during summer, • Free food & hot beverages on shift - get to choose a menu item of your choice, • Paid breaks - for all team members, • Exciting career growth – be part of a thriving, growing business, • Team discounts – enjoy 40% off across all our sites, • A supportive team culture – where passion thrives Please note that unfortunately this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK that does not require sponsorship.* If you're a friendly and enthusiastic individual looking for a rewarding role in a welcoming café environment, we'd love to hear from you. Richmond Park with it's ancient woodlands, rolling hills and open grasslands is a National Nature Reserve and teaming with life throughout the seasons. We have 1 cafe, 4 kiosks and a seasonal vintage ice cream van nestled amongst the stunning landscapes of this popular and cherished London parkland.

As a Barista at SNAX, you’ll be responsible for creating great coffee and drinks while providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced café environment. Responsibilities • Prepare and serve coffee, hot drinks and other beverages to a high standard, • Take customer orders accurately and provide friendly, efficient service, • Operate the till and handle payments, • Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming café, • Prepare food and assist with general café duties when required, • Follow food hygiene, health and safety standards, • Restock ingredients and supplies, • Work efficiently during busy periods while maintaining quality and service What We’re Looking For • Previous barista or café experience is preferred, • Good communication and customer service skills, • Friendly, positive and approachable personality, • Reliable and punctual, • Able to work well independently and as part of a team, • Comfortable working in a busy environment, • Passion for good coffee and great customer service If you’re passionate about coffee, enjoy working with people and want to be part of the SNAX team, we’d love to hear from you!

Life in the UK Job Agency is looking for experienced self-employed waiters and waitresses for flexible hospitality assignments across London. We are a job agency working with restaurants, hospitality venues and private events. You may receive assignments at different venues depending on your availability and our clients' requirements. Pay: • £13.70 per hour, • Weekly payments, • Tips may be available depending on the venue Responsibilities: • Welcoming and assisting guests, • Taking food and drink orders, • Serving food and beverages, • Clearing and resetting tables, • Preparing tables before service, • Communicating with kitchen and front-of-house teams, • Providing professional and friendly customer service, • Following venue service standards, • Keeping the working area clean and organised, • Helping the team during busy service periods, • Following health, safety and hygiene requirements Requirements: • Previous experience as a waiter/waitress or in hospitality, • Good spoken English, • Professional appearance and attitude, • Reliable and punctual, • Right to work in the UK, • Must be registered as self-employed / sole trader, or currently completing registration, • Able to travel to different venues across London, • Black hospitality uniform may be required for some assignments What we offer: • Flexible shifts, • £13.70 per hour, • Weekly payments, • Assignments at different restaurants and hospitality venues, • Ability to choose whether you accept an available assignment, • Opportunity to work with different venues across London, • Potential tips depending on the venue How it works: Life in the UK Job Agency receives staffing requests from restaurants and hospitality venues. When a suitable assignment becomes available, we contact available workers with the shift details. You can then confirm whether you are available for that assignment. Before receiving assignments, candidates will complete a short telephone interview and provide the required identification and right-to-work information.

Experienced Bartender & Waiting Staff About Riverside Studios Riverside Studios is a multi-arts centre on the River Thames in Hammersmith, presenting contemporary theatre, film, visual arts and television production. Alongside our artistic programme, we offer a vibrant hospitality experience for audiences, visitors and event clients. We are looking for experienced Bartenders and Waiting Staff to join our Food & Beverage team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two shifts are quite the same. You could be serving drinks before a theatre performance, managing a busy interval, looking after cinema customers, working a private event or providing table service in our restaurant. If you enjoy hospitality, working with people and being part of a busy team, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks to company standards., • Provide friendly, professional and efficient customer service., • Maintain good product knowledge across drinks and food., • Take orders accurately and confidently using EPOS., • Deliver food and drinks to tables and provide attentive table service., • Keep bars, tables and front-of-house areas clean, organised and fully stocked., • Support pre-show, interval and post-show service during busy performances., • Assist with private events, corporate bookings, cinema screenings and special functions., • Assist with opening and closing procedures and complete relevant checklists., • Restock, rotate stock and minimise wastage and breakages., • Promote offers and confidently upsell food and beverages., • Follow food safety, licensing, Challenge 25, health & safety and company procedures., • Work closely with the kitchen, events and theatre teams to deliver a great guest experience., • Support colleagues across our different F&B outlets as required. What we're looking for Essential: • Previous experience in a bar, restaurant, café or hospitality environment., • Friendly, approachable and customer-focused., • Excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Able to stay calm and efficient in a busy environment., • Reliable, punctual and well organised., • Flexible to work evenings, weekends, bank holidays and theatre performance schedules. Desirable: • Cocktail and/or coffee-making experience., • Previous events, theatre or arts venue experience., • Experience using EPOS systems.

We're currently looking for a friendly, reliable, and enthusiastic Barista/Waiter/Shop Assistant to join our team As a Barista/Waiter/Shop Assistant, you will play a key role in providing excellent customer service, preparing drinks and food, and maintaining a clean and welcoming atmosphere in the shop. This position requires a dynamic individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a high-quality customer experience. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and serve coffee, espresso drinks, and other beverages according to standard recipes Provide excellent customer service by greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and efficient manner Take customer orders, suggest menu items, and handle cash or card transactions Assist in the preparation of food items, such as sandwiches, salads, and pastries, as needed Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café/shop, including seating areas, workstations, and bathrooms Follow health and safety standards, including food handling and sanitation procedures Restock supplies and ensure the café/shop is well-stocked at all times Assist with opening and closing duties, including setting up and breaking down the café/shop Foster a positive and collaborative work environment with colleagues Qualifications: Previous experience working in a coffee shop is required Passion for coffee and delivering excellent customer service Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks at once Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays Positive attitude, reliable, and a team player Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices is a plus Benefits: Competitive hourly wage or salary Employee discounts on food and beverages Opportunity for growth and development within the company Fun and supportive work environment

BAR STAFF – JOB DESCRIPTION A.K. Whelan Pubs (AKW) Position: Bar Staff / Bar Team Member Hours: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Location: Various Venues Across London & the South ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic and reliable people to join our bar teams across A.K. Whelan Pubs. Our Bar Staff are at the heart of the customer experience. You will be responsible for delivering excellent service, maintaining high standards and helping create the welcoming, lively atmosphere our pubs are known for. Previous bar experience is an advantage, but attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are equally important. Our values are simple: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN We want team members who enjoy hospitality, take pride in their work and understand the importance of giving every customer a great experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Customer Service • Welcome customers in a friendly and professional manner., • Provide fast, efficient and engaging bar service., • Take customer orders accurately and process payments correctly., • Have a good knowledge of the drinks and products available., • Assist customers with questions and recommendations., • Deal with customer queries professionally and escalate issues to management where required., • Help create a positive, welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere. Bar Service • Prepare and serve draught beers, spirits, wines, soft drinks and other beverages to company standards., • Ensure correct glassware, measures and presentation are used., • Maintain excellent product quality and presentation., • Follow responsible alcohol service procedures at all times., • Comply fully with Challenge 25 and licensing requirements., • Report any dispense, cellar or product-quality issues immediately. Cash & Till Procedures • Operate the EPOS/till system accurately., • Process cash and card transactions correctly., • Follow company procedures relating to discounts, refunds and voids., • Never give away stock or provide unauthorised discounts., • Report till discrepancies or transaction issues immediately. Stock Control • Handle all stock carefully and responsibly., • Follow correct measures and portion controls., • Minimise wastage and report breakages, spillages and wastage., • Assist with deliveries and stock rotation when required., • Maintain secure storage of stock., • Support management with stocktakes where required. Cleaning & Standards • Maintain a clean, organised and fully stocked bar throughout the shift., • Keep bar tops, shelves, fridges, glasswash areas and customer-facing areas clean., • Complete opening, closing and cleaning duties as instructed., • Ensure glasses are cleaned, polished and stored correctly., • Maintain high standards in customer areas, toilets and external areas where required., • Report maintenance, health & safety or cleanliness issues immediately. Licensing, Safety & Compliance • Follow all premises licence conditions and company policies., • Apply Challenge 25 consistently., • Refuse service appropriately when required and inform management., • Follow company procedures regarding intoxicated customers., • Comply with health & safety, fire safety, food hygiene and allergen procedures., • Report accidents, incidents or security concerns immediately., • Work responsibly to protect customers, colleagues and the business. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for people who are: • Friendly, positive and approachable., • Reliable and punctual., • Customer-focused., • Comfortable working in a busy environment., • Able to work effectively as part of a team., • Willing to learn and develop., • Able to maintain standards during busy periods., • Honest and responsible when handling cash and stock., • Flexible regarding evenings, weekends and bank holidays., • Passionate about hospitality and delivering great service. EXPERIENCE Previous experience in a pub, bar, restaurant or hospitality environment is desirable but not essential. Training can be provided for the right candidate. Experience with draught products, EPOS systems, cocktails, food service or high-volume venues would be beneficial. WORKING HOURS Our venues trade across weekdays, evenings and weekends. Applicants should therefore be prepared to work a mixture of: • Day shifts, • Evening shifts, • Weekends, • Bank holidays, • Major sporting and entertainment events Hours and shift patterns will depend on the individual venue and position. WHAT WE OFFER • Competitive rates of pay, • Full-Time and Part-Time opportunities, • Training and development, • Opportunities to progress into supervisory and management positions, • Experience within a growing multi-site pub business, • Supportive venue and operations teams, • A lively and varied working environment CAREER DEVELOPMENT We believe in developing talented people from within the business. For team members who demonstrate strong performance, reliability and leadership potential, there may be opportunities to progress through: Bar Staff → Supervisor → Assistant Manager → Deputy Manager → General Manager OUR EXPECTATIONS Every member of the team represents the venue and A.K. Whelan Pubs. We expect our Bar Staff to arrive ready for work, maintain professional standards, support their colleagues and deliver excellent customer service throughout every shift. Above all, we want people who contribute positively to our culture: PEOPLE • STANDARDS • FUN