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Café Assistant, Sustainable Workspaces

We are looking for a Café Assistant to join our Workspaces team. The Sustainable Workspaces teamruns a vibrant workspace in the iconic County Hall, host to an ever-growing community of sustainable businesses. Our unique spaces and flexible memberships are designed to inspire creativity and collaboration in a purpose-driven environment. Members have access to, and are supported by, the wider Sustainable Ventures team; with expertise in sustainability, venture capital and entrepreneurship.

We view the café as a space for people in the workspace to relax, network and enjoy each other’s company. You will play a key role in keeping our members and guests happy, by providing a high standard of customer service while being personable and approachable.

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody with at least one year of experience in the hospitality sector.

The Role

The Café Assistant plays a key role in maintaining a high standard of customer service in our on-site café. They will mainly be responsible for making and serving coffees, keeping the seating area clean, picking up deliveries, restocking fridges and preparing sandwiches in the morning for lunch service at 12pm. You will also be required occasionally for daytime event cover, where you will be providing food and drinks to larger groups of guests.

/ We expect you to:

• Ensure consistently excellent customer service to our members.
• Maintain the highest level of hygiene and cleanliness in our café, food preparation areas and storage spaces.
• Have positive and productive working relationships with the workspaces team (you will be working closely with the Café Coordinator).

/ We value candidates that are:

• Natural people - people with a warm, open personality and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Responsible, proactive and who take initiative to resolve problems as they occur.

/ Talk to us if you have:

• A passion for the sustainability / climate tech sector.
• 1+ years experience in hospitality, preferably in a café, bar or restaurant.
• Excellent verbal skills and a relaxed, friendly demeanour.
• An awareness of UK Food Hygiene regulations.
• Previous Barista experience (training provided).
• Previous Food Prep experience (training provided).

/ Additional Details

• Renumeration: £20,000 per annum.
• Annual Leave: 20 Days
• Wellness days: 10 Days per annum.
• Start Date: Tuesday 11th April 2023.

You will be in the office 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday). Your hours will be 8.30am - 4.30pm on these days. Part of the role includes running the café while the Café Coordinator is away on holiday, where you will be supported by another member of the SW Team.

We take our team’s well being seriously - everyone can use an occasional day off to sort out some personal affairs or just have a break, without worrying about it affecting your annual leave. That’s why we provide all of our staff with Wellness Days.

Location: Sustainable Workspaces, County Hall, Belvedere Road, SE1 7PB.

/ How to Apply

Send your CV and a short message telling us why you’re interested in this role to andrew.jones@sustainableworkspaces.co.uk.

/ Diversity

Sustainable Ventures is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

/ Recruitment process

• 15 min phone screening interview.
• In-person interview with the Community Manager and the Events Manager and a 1-2 hour trial shift.