Job Description:

Café Assistant (Barista) - Garden Centre Café

Location: Lawrence Weston, Bristol

Pay: £13.92 per hour

Hours: 15-20 hours per week (with occasional increases up to 24 hours)

Shift Pattern: Approx. 6-hour shifts

Contract: Part-time

Weekend Work Required

About the Role

We are recruiting for a friendly and experienced Café Assistant/Barista to join a busy garden centre café in Lawrence Weston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment and has previous barista experience.

As part of the café team, you will be responsible for preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold drinks, assisting with food preparation and service, maintaining cleanliness standards, and delivering excellent customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffees, teas, and speciality beverages
• Operating coffee machines and barista equipment
• Serving customers in a friendly and professional manner
• Assisting with food preparation and food service
• Handling cash and card payments
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene throughout the café
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Supporting colleagues during busy periods

Requirements

Essential

• Previous Barista experience
• Strong customer service skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Reliable and punctual
• Availability to work weekends

Desirable

• Food Hygiene Level 2 Certificate (or higher)
• Previous experience in a café, coffee shop, restaurant, or hospitality setting

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of £13.92 per hour
• Regular part-time hours
• Friendly working environment
• Opportunity to work within a popular garden centre café

Interested?

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered for this position, please apply today or contact us for further information.

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