Cafe Assistant jobs in London

Soderberg is a Scandinavian-inspired bakery and café with a focus on high-quality coffee and artisanal baked goods and are dedicated to creating a welcoming and vibrant café experience for our customers.

Our East Dulwich Branch offers a mix of sit-in and takeaway services, delivering a warm and friendly atmosphere to our locals.

Role Overview: We are hiring x2 full time Baristas/FOH team members. You will play a key role in delivering exceptional coffee and customer service, while supporting the smooth operation of our café.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Specialty Coffee Expertise: Minimum of 2 years of experience working with specialty coffee, with a focus of flavour, speed and consistency.
• Equipment Knowledge: Experience using Victoria Arduino grinders and La Marzocco espresso machines. You will need to confidently operate, adjust, and troubleshoot these machines to deliver high-quality espresso and coffee drinks. An interest in brewing filter coffee is a plus.
• Customer Service: A warm, friendly, and people-focused individual who enjoys engaging with customers and creating a positive atmosphere in the café.
• Fast-paced Environment: Able to thrive in a busy café setting, managing both sit-in and takeaway service with efficiency, while maintaining high standards.
• Team Player: Willing to support a small, dedicated team, helping with various tasks as needed, and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Technology Awareness: Basic knowledge of Lightspeed, Embargo and other takeaway apps to manage orders and ensure smooth service.
• Interest in Trends: A passion for coffee trends and an enthusiasm for learning more about the latest in specialty coffee and baking is highly valued.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge or interest in baking is a plus, as we are part of a larger bakery team with a focus on sourdough bread and Scandinavian pastries and cakes

In return we offer:

• A friendly and fun working environment
• 50% Employee discounts
• Free meal on shift
• Work place Pension Scheme
• Flexibility in your working week
• Opportunity for progression within the company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.50-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London SE22 8HJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Coffee: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person