CAFÉ & BAR ASSISTANTS
PERMANENT (contracted) - candidates must be available for the full rota(s) applied for:
Salary: £22,308 pa – pro rata based on contracted shifts per week
Rota1: Tue/Wed/Sat 9:00am-5:00pm (inc 30 min unpaid break) – 22.5 hpw
Rota2: Thu/Fri/Sat Thu/Fri 5:00-8:00pm (no break) and Sat 12:00-8:30pm (inc 30min unpaid break) – 14 hpw
Rota3: Fri 11:00am-3:00pm (no break) – 4 hpw
Rota4: Sun 9:00am-5:00pm (inc 30min unpaid break) – 7.5 hpw
For the stability of Café staffing, candidates should have the right to work in the UK for a minimum of one year.
We are looking to appoint Café & Bar Assistants to our team. Reporting to the Café Services & Bar Manager, the post holders will contribute to the continued success of our café, bar and events:
· This is not a development role so extensive bar, waiting and cooking experience is essential as you will be required to hit the ground running; preparing, as well as serving, food and carrying out bar service during larger events as part of the role
· As bar service is required you MUST be over 18
· A commitment to excellent customer services is essential
· Reliability is essential
The Assistant will be working under the Café Manager's guidance to:
· Deliver exceptional service and support new strategies to encourage returning and new customers.
· Deliver friendly, personalised attention towards each customer, welcome and explain the menu to determine the customer’s food and beverage interest and needs.
· Undertake the preparation of food and beverages following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques including allergens
· Take customer orders accurately
· Serve food and beverages to customers
· Adhere to food hygiene procedures at all times as instructed
· Offer all café customers equal access and opportunity in receiving a high standard of service
· Operate EPOS till, accurately when processing customer sales
· Receiving customer payments by cash and card
· Ensure all tables, surfaces and equipment are kept clean and operational
· Encourage add on sales
· Assist with meeting daily financial targets as set by the Café Supervisor
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Contracted staff will enjoy a wide range of benefits including:
· 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays per annum pro rata
· Contributory pension scheme (conditions apply)
· Tailored training and development opportunities
· Employee assistance confidential helpline
· Staff discount on some purchases from the onsite café and shop
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £23,809.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Colchester CO1 1JH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
- Bartending: 2 years (required)
- Barista: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 26/08/2025
