Location: River Hamble, Hampshire – Universal Marina & Warsash Quay
Working hours: 8:30am to 5pm on a Saturday/Sunday. Minimum one guaranteed shift a week. You must be able to regularly work every weekend (6 weekends paid holiday/year)
Love coffee? Want to work in a beautiful riverside setting with a friendly, passionate team? Mermaids Coffee is looking for a weekend coffee shop assistant to join our growing crew! We're a proudly independent coffee shop and micro-roastery with two scenic locations nestled on the coastal path between Swanwick and Warsash.
At Mermaids, we hand-roast small batches of specialty coffee and bake all our cakes and treats in-house. We’re serious about quality—but just as serious about creating a warm, welcoming environment for both our customers and our team.
We're looking for someone to join our weekend team, starting by assisting mostly with keeping the coffee shop clean and tidy, including washing up and then moving on to till training and for the right candidate the option to receive full Barista training.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
- Stunning waterfront locations – enjoy your days by the River Hamble at both our Universal Marina (SO31 7ZN) and Warsash Quay (SO31 9FR) Coffee Shops.
- Free onsite parking – easy commuting if you have your own transport (ideal, due to limited public transport).
- Free lunch & unlimited coffee – fuel your shifts with great coffee.
What We’re Looking For:
- A flexible and enthusiastic candidate able to regularly work either a Saturday or Sunday every weekend, with the option to do both days to help cover staff holidays
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with great customer service instincts
Key Responsibilities:
- Keeping the coffee shop clean and tidy, washing up, clearing tables and assisting customers
- Handling till operations (after training) & interacting with customers
- Supporting food prep
- General cleaning duties
- Delivering consistently great service and maintaining high standards
Please note:
This is a long-term, weekend role and not suitable for summer-only applicants.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £9.00-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8.5 – 17 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Shift:
- Day shift
Work days:
- Every weekend
- Weekends only
Application question(s):
- If offered the role when would you be available to start?
- How would you get to the Universal Marina (SO31 7ZN) and Warsash Quay (SO31 9FR) Coffee Shops?
- Are you available to regularly work every weekend? Are there any weekends you are on holiday over the summer? If so please include dates.
Work Location: In person