We’re looking for a skilled and confident barista to join our friendly team at WE Café, right in the city centre of Sunderland. We’re a small independent café serving specialty coffee, sandwiches and light deli-style food. If you love coffee and take pride in what you serve — this is for you. You must already be comfortable using a semi-automatic espresso machine, adjusting grind, extracting espresso, and steaming milk with smooth texture and consistency. If you can make flat whites, cappuccinos and lattes properly (not by guesswork!) — we’d love to have you. This is a barista-led role — coffee is your main focus. But we’re a small café, so we all help out with taking orders, handling the till, preparing sandwiches and salads, and keeping things clean and organised. No coffee training is provided — we’re after someone already confident behind the machine. ⸻ Requirements • Proven barista experience in an independent or specialty café, • Skilled with espresso extraction & milk texturing, • Reliable, organised and calm under pressure, • Friendly, respectful and tidy, • £12.80 – £13.00 per hour (depending on experience), • Staff discounts on food & drinks, • Supportive, fair and respectful workplace, • Training for menu prep (non-coffee tasks only) If you’re a true craft barista looking for a relaxed but professional café to work in — message us or send your CV today.
The Store Manager will be responsible for the efficient daily management of front-of-house and takeaway services. The duties will include: Managing front-of-house and takeaway operations Supervising staff, preparing Rota(s), and managing shift schedules Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and health standards are upheld Coordinating walk-in and online orders (Deliveroo, Just Eat, Uber Eats) Overseeing customer service and handling complaints professionally Managing stock levels and placing supply orders Monitoring food storage, checking expiry dates, and ensuring proper disposal Maintaining allergen awareness and correct food labelling Supporting junior staff training and performance management Keeping administrative records (sales logs, hygiene checklists, deliveries) Assisting in budget control and minimising operational costs Required Skills and Experience: Proven experience managing or supervising within a food service or takeaway environment Knowledge of food hygiene and UK health and safety standards Strong team leadership and scheduling ability Excellent customer service and communication skills Familiarity with stock control, ordering, and cost control Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow food safety protocols Basic record-keeping and use of POS systems
Overview Tia's Mexican, Durham is looking for a Part Time chef to join our growing family. We are a small independent restaurant with a big personality and are looking for someone fun and flexible to work in our kitchen. At Tia's, our team members are our priority; hours will be flexible dependant on the need of the business, which will also allow us the opportunity to meet the needs of the right candidate. Food hygiene certificate and previous food preparation experience required. Responsibilities • Involved in daily kitchen operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service., • Prepare and cook high-quality dishes in accordance with menu specifications., • Team work - have the right attitude to work together to deliver the best results., • Manage food production processes, ensuring consistency and adherence to recipes., • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, adhering to food safety regulations., • Collaborate with management to consistently improve menu offerings., • Monitor inventory levels and communicate for ordering of supplies as needed. Skills • Proven experience in a food preparation environment with previous kitchen experience., • Excellent food prep and cooking skills, with knowledge of various ingredients, • Strong understanding of food safety practices and regulations., • Knowledge of food intolerances desirable., • Previous restaurant experience will help you stand out from the crowd., • Great organisational skills with attention to detail., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Flexibility - being flexible with us, allows us to be flexible with you., • Keen to learn and grow - future opportunities to grow within our business will be available for the right candidate. Please include your CV and a summary of your experience. We look forward to hearing from you.