Cafe Assistant

Waterside Cafe; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Waterside Café opened in 1995 in the historic pool of Little Venice, Paddington. We welcome customers aboard our café boat to enjoy a choice of teas, coffees, breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon teas in this tranquil and unspoilt waterside location in the heart of London. We are looking for dynamic front of house staff to assist come and join us for the re-opening of the Café, under new management. We are excited to provide elevated experiences for our customers and a fun working environment for our team as we learn, grow and deliver the vision together.

Please check your commute before applying. You are the face of our brand. You are a proven people-person, greeting every guest with warmth and confidence. With a deep appreciation for hospitality, you take pride in delivering exceptional service and guiding guests through our carefully crafted artisanal menu with passion and precision. Your attention to detail and commitment to excellence ensure that every interaction is seamless.

Who You Are

1. Naturally warm, dynamic, engaging, and confident in delivering top-tier service.
2. Able to deliver to standard against the core role requirements including serving café guests at the counter, bringing out food/drinks to tables, maintaining the café environment.
3. A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy space.
4. Passionate about quality, craftsmanship, and the experience of sharing it with others.
5. Attentive to detail, with a strong sense of professionalism and pride in presentation.

Requirements

1. Experience in the hospitality industry or as a barista.
2. Availability that meets the needs of our shift patterns. Weekend and bank holiday availability preferred.
3. You must be authorised to work in the UK.
4. Language: English (other languages are a plus).

What You Get

1. 28 days (including bank holidays).
2. Shop discounts off-shift.
3. Free coffee on-shift.
4. Ongoing training & career growth opportunities.
5. 100% of tips are shared with the team.
6. £14.00 per hour.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday (8 hour shifts) - staggered options.
Salary: £14 hourly
Benefits: 100% of tips shared with Staff / performance related annual bonus

About Waterside Cafe:
Our aim at Waterside Café is to delight our customers, with our beautiful location, friendly team and great quality food and drinks. Underpinning this ambition we aim to create a great team environment for our people!