The Mud Room is a boutique pet shop, doggy daycare, and café all under one roof, a place where people and their pets can enjoy premium coffee, wholesome food, and a warm, community-driven atmosphere. We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and kindness both in our service and our coffee! About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Barista who’s passionate about both people and pets , someone who can craft beautiful coffee, engage warmly with customers, and help build a welcoming, premium café experience inside our pet-friendly space. You’ll be at the heart of the shop: greeting customers, serving excellent coffee and food, and creating an inviting environment that encourages people to linger, chat, and come back for more. Key Responsibilities • Prepare and serve exceptional espresso-based coffees, teas, and cold drinks to a high standard, • Provide outstanding, friendly, and consistent customer service, • Handle till transactions, upselling café and retail products with genuine enthusiasm, • Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the café area at all times, • Support the smooth running of daily café operations including food prep, stock rotation, and ordering supplies, • Build rapport with regular customers (and their dogs!) and help grow a loyal community around our brand, • Assist with social media moments (latte art, café displays, seasonal specials, etc.), • At least 1 year’s experience as a Barista in a specialty or independent coffee setting, • Strong knowledge of espresso techniques, milk texturing, and coffee equipment care, • Warm, approachable, and proactive you genuinely enjoy connecting with people, • Confident communicator with great sales instincts and attention to detail, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment, • Passionate about quality coffee, good food, and creating a memorable customer experience, • (Bonus) Love dogs and don’t mind the occasional wagging tail at your feet!, • Engage with customers about our pet products and café menu, driving sales through conversation and care, • Come up with Event nights and help run them. Perks • Staff discounts on food, drinks, and retail products, • Dog-friendly environment (well-behaved pups welcome!), • Training and development opportunities in barista skills and hospitality, • Be part of a small, creative, growing team in an exciting new concept café
At Hopper Coffee we are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has driving experience to work at a Coffee Truck. Knowledge of coffee desirable as you will be expected to work with our baristas and be able to learn the job of a barista. Hopper Coffee is a proudly independent coffee shop company based in the heart of south west London, dedicated to serving high-quality, ethically sourced coffee in a welcoming and community-focused environment. Our passion for exceptional coffee is matched only by our commitment to creating spaces where people feel at home. Founded with the belief that great coffee and great service go hand in hand, we work closely with local roasters and suppliers to ensure every cup we serve is fresh, sustainable, and full of character. Our team is small, tight-knit, and passionate about what we do. At Hopper Coffee, we value individuality, creativity, and a genuine love for hospitality. With several locations across London, Hopper Coffee continues to grow organically, focusing on quality over quantity. Joining our team means becoming part of a business that cares deeply about its people, its customers, and its role in the local community. We are looking for a talented Kitchen Assistant to assist the head chef on the following days: December 2025 Dec17th - Dec 22nd January 2026 January 03rd - January 15th Key responsibilities: • Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients, • Assisting the head chef in preparing sandwiches, • Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and immaculate presentation, • Assist chefs with preparation of our different menus – cleans, cuts, and stores ., • To organize a section and operate in adherence to the specifications of business., • Be organized and comfortable. working in a high-pressure environment., • Measures, mixes, and prepares meal ingredients if required, • Any other reasonable duties requested from you line manager, • Level 2 Food Hygiene.
Assistant Restaurant Manager – Freak Scene Balham 💥 Punk Asian Plates • Killer Vibes • Balham 💥 Are you obsessed with hospitality? Do you thrive on energy, atmosphere, and creating unforgettable nights? Freak Scene Balham is looking for a rockstar Assistant Restaurant Manager to join our crew. We’re not your average restaurant. Freak Scene is all about punk Asian plates with a hit of chaos and flavour, a place where every service feels like a gig, not a shift. Our vibe is irreverent, high-energy, and totally addictive — and we need a manager who can bring that to life on the floor every single day. What you’ll do: Lead, inspire and support the team alongside the Restaurant Manager Drive exceptional service while keeping things fun, fast and dynamic Champion the Freak Scene culture — guests come for the food, stay for the vibe Keep an eye on the details: floor standards, staff training, and smooth operations Work with the kitchen to deliver our legendary Asian fusion dishes with punch What we’re looking for: A genuine love for hospitality — you live and breathe it Charisma, energy, and the ability to vibe with both guests and team Experience in a busy, premium-casual or indie restaurant setting Organised and switched-on, but never boring Someone who gets the Freak Scene spirit: bold, creative, unafraid Why Freak Scene? Work in one of London’s most original indie restaurant groups Be part of a fast-growing brand with big ambitions A buzzing work environment with a tight-knit, passionate team Competitive salary + tips + opportunities Come get weird with us. ⚡
🍸 Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge | 🍴 Seasonal sharing plates Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a banging Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Work with a supportive GM + passionate leadership team, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day, • Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards, • Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership, • Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences, • Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability, • Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural host with a passion for guest experience, • Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset, • Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front, • Organised, energetic & focused under pressure