Cafe Restaurant jobs in Brighton and Hove

We are looking for an experienced career driven Cafe Assistant, that has the drive and passion for the hospitality industry, this role will fit a fast paced, energetic candidate that loves customer service, a real opportunity for progression within the company and future management roles.

Duties as follows

• Serving meals/drinks to customers.
• Opening and Closing the cafe area.
• Operating the coffee machine, blender and other cafe equipment etc.
• Making barista style coffees.
• Restocking of products/supplies
• Customer service excellence.
• Efficient table clearing and cleaning.
• Confident, friendly, and outgoing character
• Notifying the Manager when stocks/supplies are low.
• Ensuring all duties are carried out in accordance to safety requirements and food hygiene regulations.
• Managing all payment transactions in accordance with the financial policies and procedures. Handling transactions with diligence, honesty and integrity.
• Supporting colleagues at peak times and to undertaking any operational duty which might be reasonably required, to ensure customer expectations are met.
• Ensuring safety and sanitation practices
• Helping with simple food preparation (chopping and peeling vegetables, etc.)
• Ensuring excellent presentation of served food and drinks.
• Ensuring all stock and supplies are stored properly.
• Ensuring personal grooming and appearance standards are met regarding cleanliness, sanitation, and hygiene.

Essential Skills / Experience:

• Have catering experience and have worked in a similar position
• Maturity and attention to detail, Must be 18+ years old for licencing purposes
• Excellent organisational skills
• Be IT literate for use of electronic till systems
• Have a high level of integrity and honesty
• Be self-motivated
• Work well as part of a team
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have the ability to work efficiently and quickly under pressure
• Have high standards of personal hygiene
• Barista experience preferred - training provided
• Future Career Pathway

Being a hospitality role, its essential to have good weekend availability to support and assist the team. Hours within the week as well as weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Can you work and commit to regular weekends?
• Are you 18 plus years old, as required for licencing regulations ?

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person