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Barista needed for a café/restaurant in The City General duties are making coffees and hot beverages, making paninis and small snacks Around 40 hours a week Up to £13 per hour Shifts start either at 7:30am or 3pm Latest finish is out by 10pm The restaurant opens 7 days a week Saturdays and Sundays opening from 12pm Need someone with experience, reliable, able to work under pressure when busy

Looking for an experienced and motivated Barista to be part of a small team serving specialty coffee and organic food and drinks. The role will involve serving and taking orders from customers, producing high quality drinks, maintaining cleanliness of cafe and work area alongside being a supportive and motivated member of the team!! The role requires: - Friendly, open customer service skills - Confident communication - Previous experience in the hospitality industry, with specific experience in coffee (i.e. coffee art) - Using initiative, with ability to work independently and as a team. - Ability to multitask. We look forward to hearing from you

We’re looking for an experienced barista to join our small family.

Part time/Full time morning Barista - 6am to 2pm or 1pm to 9pm We are a small and independent café near fulham road and we are looking for a trustworthy and costumer-focused barista. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a great service to customers, ensuring the coffee shop is clean, tidy and well-stocked, and making a wide range of drinks. Responsibilities: - Taking orders from customers and dealing with queries - Ensuring the display is always well stocked and looks nice - Preparing drinks carefully Part time/Full time Barista We are a small and independent café near Clapham Junction and we are looking for a trustworthy and costumer-focused barista. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a great service to customers, ensuring the coffee shop is clean, tidy and well-stocked, and making a wide range of drinks. Responsibilities: - Taking orders from customers and dealing with queries - Ensurin is always well stocked and looks nice - Preparing drinks carefully and to our high standards - Cleaning equipment, work surfaces and public areas - Cash handling and ensuring all sales are processed accurately through our POS system Skills required: - Experience of working with customers, taking orders and dealing with queries - Reliable and trustworthy - Flexibility to work early morning and weekend shifts - Good attention to detail - Team worker - Good communication skills - A positive attitude - Coffee-making knowledge important Perks: - Staff food provided - Evolving position and pay - 28 days of holidays per year Pay: - between £10.5 to 11£ - monthly payments - Bonus: Every 6months on progression and sales Part timers schedule to be discussed *Applicants must have the right to work in Uk If you think you fit within our description please apply by clicking the apply button and tell us a little bit about yourself and previous experience.

Churchfield Food Store is an independent, established delicatessen and café in Acton. Renowned for its commitment to quality, provenance and service, we enjoy great trade from our loyal customers. We are looking for a great all-rounder to join our small team on a full time basis. Some weekend working is required. • You will have a genuine love of food, be confident handling, serving and talking about it. • Demonstrate competent barista skills. • Have a friendly personality. • Be happy being front of house, at the till, in the kitchen – being proactive and using your initiative to take on your next task. • Be calm and organised, multi-task, and have keen attention to detail and cleanliness. • Confidently build relationships with demanding customers and the existing team members. • Be reliable & trustworthy. • Speak & write clearly in English. Beside making coffee we will require help with till, preparing sandwiches, cleaning. The opening hours are 7.30 am to 6 pm week end close earlier. the shift hours might be flexible We offer a competitive rate of pay based on experience, staff discount, staff meals and as much coffee as you can drink. Job Type: Full-time or part time

We are a unique café located in the South East London area with an established reputation amongst the locals. A very much loved café serving to a close knit community, providing quality coffee, lunches and much more. Role : We are seeking an experienced Café Supervisor to handle the daily operation of a cafe and overseeing a small team. Someone who is passionate with the food industry and loves working with people, who strives on providing excellent customer service and can take on daily challenges. Working a 40 hour week, this role comes with great benefit. This is a great opportunity to work with a fantastic team that you do not want to miss. Duties and Accountabilities: · Daily running of café operations, responsible for opening and closing the café · Work with a hands on approach, leading by example · Oversee and assist with food preparation, ensuring adherence of food regulations and quality standards · Responding to customer needs and complaints · Assist and deal with health hygiene officers · Training & developing staff bringing out the best potential, focusing on hospitality best practices · Manage inventory levels, ordering stocks/supplies, managing deliveries · Handling of cash payments, ensuring amounts tie up with system records · Planning and suggesting new menu items, ideas on new products · Ensure cleanliness and organisation of the café’s environment, adhering to health and safety regulations · Other business responsibilities, admin tasks, ie bills, staff rotas. · Drive sales · Any other adhoc tasks A successful candidate will have the following : - · Minimum of 1 years experience within similar role, within the food and beverage industry · Holds a food hygiene certificate level 2 · Knowledge of dealing with health hygiene officers · Excellent communication skills, written and verbal · Excellent customer service skills · Strong team management skills · Excellent organisation skills · Ability to problem solve · Knowledge of food regulations desirable

We are a small, friendly team inside a beautiful park looking for a new part-time staff member who is organised, has good people skills, is punctual and reliable. We would need you to be able to work Sundays -shifts start at 8am, closing times vary but currently the shifts end about 4:15pm. For the Sunday shift we are looking for someone who has relevant work experience and is a good role model for less experienced staff.

We are looking for someone with experience in costumer service. To know how to make coffee and other beverages. We are a cafe/ Italian restaurant. To have some knowledge on waitering and table service. Since we are a small local restaurant we need someone who can do a little bit of everything. Part time only from 20-30 hours a week. And to be available on weekends. Looking forward to hear from you 🙏

We are looking for a chef to join our small family, brunch vegetarian coffe shop.

We are looking for unique professionals to join our team. Small coffee shop/bar in the heart of Hackney. Experience, professionalism, flexibility and time keeping essential. This role is for all parts of the cafe/bar so must have hands on experience with everything listed. Early morning, late nights and weekend shifts.

We are looking for someone with experience in working in the kitchen for our busy café in South West London! Black Rabbit Cafe is an independent specialty coffee and eatery in the heart of Chelsea, we are just few minutes walk from West Brompton Station. We believe that we can weave a fabric of positive relationships an experiences with our customers passionately serving exceptional food and beverages while promoting authentic connection, inspiration and community engagement. On our food menu we serve breakfast, brunch and lunch. The role: - Part-time Duties: - Availability Mon to Sun - 6:30 to 16:30 - Opening, closing, and cleaning procedures - Baking and food preparation - Making food as per orders - Serving food - Washing up and managing kitchen stock - Being able to work on your own. (small kitchen) - Daily health and safety checks Only apply if you are: 1. Excellent with customers – enjoy getting to know regulars, like to chat and smile. 2. Have attention to detail – we want to work with people who strive to be the best. 3. Professional – someone who takes pride their work, reliable, on-time. 4. A learner – someone who is curious, who asks a lot of questions and likes 5. A minimum of 1 year experience working in the industry.

We’re a small Italian café and restaurant looking for a talented, adaptable individual to join our team as a Barista & Kitchen Assistant/Chef. 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!). 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 the café and kitchen areas. • Adapt to the needs of the day, whether on the coffee machine or helping with kitchen tasks. What We’re Looking For: • Experience as a barista, kitchen assistant, or chef is essential—training will also be provided - • A love for Italian cuisine and a passion for delivering excellent service. • Flexibility and willingness to adapt to different tasks and responsibilities. • A reliable, team-oriented individual who thrives in a small, dynamic environment. Why Join Us? • Be part of a friendly, close-knit team. • Enjoy a stable weekday schedule with no weekend shifts. • Opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a supportive environment. If you’re excited about this opportunity and think you’d be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 Apply now with your CV and a brief message about why you’d like to join our team.

We are looking for a runner to progress into a front of house Staff that have a passion for delivering excellent customer service whilst also being flexible and a jack of all trades, able to fulfil multiple roles within the restaurant. Front of House Staff responsibilities: Welcoming customers, introducing menus and dishes Taking orders and delivering them in a timely manner Adhering to food and health standards Making cocktails, coffee and drinks Washing small dishes,cutlery and glassware Carrying dishes up and down to and from the kitchen Identify special dietary needs Processing payments Working closely with other team members to ensure the smooth running of restaurant/bar/cafe Organising and cleaning the restaurant and bar Favourable skills and experience: Ability to speak Italian Experience as a waiter/waitress Experience as a bartender Sociable, friendly and passionate to speak with guests Ability to micro-manage tasks. Job Type: Full-time Additional pay: Performance bonus Tips Benefits: Canteen Employee discount Store discount Schedule: Flexitime Ability to commute/relocate: London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Experience: Hospitality: 1 year (preferred) Bartending: 1 year (preferred) Work Location: In person

We’re looking for exceptional Front of House team members to join our talented team. If you have experience in casual fine dining and delivering a small-plate service, we’d love to hear from you. The Parakeet is a Public House and Dining Room situated in the heart of Kentish Town. A hub for the local community and beyond, The Parakeet is a classic boozer in the front bar, with an award-winning small plate restaurant in the dining room. Our kitchen, headed up by Chef Ben Allen has been widely regarded as one of the most important restaurant launches of 2023 and has reached critical acclaim. But don’t take our word for it… Benefits at The Parakeet & The Columbo Group: At The Columbo Group, it is our utmost priority to ensure each individual feels supported and valued as part of our teams. Joining our family allows you to access the following: - Free guestlist to our events and festivals. - Regular industry trips to Europe’s finest vineyards. - Wholesome team meals before each shift prepared by our incredible chefs. - 50% discount across all of The Columbo Group venues including The Jazz Cafe, The Blues Kitchen, Phonox and The Old Queens Head. - Best in-class training and development opportunities - ambitious team members are encouraged to enroll into the prestigious Columbo Academy. - Team get-togethers including an invitation to our renowned End of Year celebration party at the Jazz Cafe.

Location: High Holborn, London (Outside Chancery Lane Station) Company: Brew Garden Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, based on experience Working Hours: Varied shifts, including weekends and evenings About Us: Brew Garden is a vibrant and versatile venue located in the heart of High Holborn, just outside Chancery Lane Station. By day, we serve as a specialty café offering expertly crafted coffee and a welcoming atmosphere. In the evening, we transform into a sophisticated wine bar, providing a curated selection of wines and small plates. Our mission is to deliver exceptional experiences to our guests, whether they're stopping by for a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Job Description: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Café & Wine Bar Supervisor to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both coffee and wine service, with the ability to lead a team and maintain high standards of customer service throughout the day and into the evening. Key Responsibilities: Daytime Café Operations: Oversee daily café operations, ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality coffee and food offerings. Prepare and serve specialty coffee drinks with expertise, including espresso-based beverages, pour-overs, and more. Train and mentor baristas, ensuring consistency in coffee preparation and service. Manage inventory and ordering for coffee and café-related supplies. Evening Wine Bar Operations: Lead the transition from café to wine bar, ensuring a smooth shift in atmosphere and service style. Provide expert guidance on our wine selection, offering recommendations and ensuring a memorable experience for guests. Supervise evening staff, including bartenders and servers, to maintain excellent service standards. Assist in curating and updating the wine list in collaboration with the management team. Team Leadership: Lead by example, offering hands-on support across all areas of the business. Conduct regular team meetings, providing feedback and fostering a positive work environment. Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and feedback with professionalism and a focus on resolution. Administrative Duties: Assist in scheduling staff and managing timekeeping. Monitor and report on daily sales, working with the management team to achieve financial targets. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including food hygiene standards. Qualifications: Proven experience as a supervisor or senior barista in a café environment, with knowledge of specialty coffee. Strong wine knowledge, with previous experience in a wine bar or similar setting preferred. Exceptional customer service skills, with a passion for hospitality. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks. Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team. Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Benefits: Competitive salary and tips. Opportunities for professional development and training in both coffee and wine. Staff discounts on food, coffee, and wine. A supportive and vibrant work environment in the heart of High Holborn, London. How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they would be a great fit for Brew Garden.

J&Y Coffeehouse Limited is a small business in London, W5 5EX. We are professional, agile, professional, and our goal is to We are looking for someone who will fit well into J&Y Coffeehouse team, which means we would like new team members with dedication and passion for café business with their friendly and fun-loving attitude toward coffee and hospitality..

Job Title: Café Manager Location: Turnham Green, London Salary:** Competitive, based on experience** Hours: Full-time Are you a passionate and motivated individual with a love for hospitality? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are a small, independent café located in the heart of Turnham Green, known for our welcoming atmosphere, quality coffee, and delicious homemade treats. We’re on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Café Manager to lead our team and help take our café to the next level. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service. - Lead, motivate, and train a small team of staff, fostering a positive work environment. - Manage stock levels, supplier relationships, and order supplies as needed. - Deliver excellent customer service, building relationships with our loyal customers. - card payments and ensuring financial accuracy. - Monitor health and safety compliance, maintaining a clean and safe environment. - Develop new ideas to enhance the café’s menu, promotions, and overall customer experience. What We’re Looking For: - Proven experience in a similar café or hospitality management role. - Strong leadership and organisational skills. - A genuine passion for great coffee, food, and customer service. - Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. - Hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in all aspects of the café’s operation. - Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety regulations (Level 2 Food Hygiene preferred). What We Offer: - A friendly and supportive work environment. - Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing independent business. - Competitive salary with potential for performance-based bonuses. - Discounts on food and drink. If you’re ready to bring your energy and expertise to our café, we’d love to hear from you!

Barista/Waiter for our small business experience is a plus