Cafe Assistant - London, United Kingdom - London Wildlife Trust

London Wildlife Trust

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Café Assistant (full-time)
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Looking for a new challenge within the hospitality industry? Love beautiful scenery and working for a good cause? Get in touch now _**
_We are looking for a personable and hardworking team player to join our fast-growing Hospitality team.

We would accept applicants wanting to work either 4 or 5 days per week across a 7-day rota._

General Responsibilities

Offer a warm welcome to guests, with excellent customer service
Take customer's orders and payment in a quick, efficient and friendly manner
Know the full range of food and drinks on the menu plus ingredients of each dish (paying particular attention to any allergens)
Serve the food and drinks either at the counter or to the customer's table as requested
Work with the staff team in an efficient and collaborative manner, helping in the kitchen to prepare food dishes or the barista prepare drinks during busy periods
Ensure that all areas of the café (kitchen, dining areas, and facilities) are kept in a clean, tidy and welcoming manner, performing regular checks

What's in it for you?

Salary:
£10.50 per hour

Tenure:
Permanent, full-time contract

Location:
Coal House Cafe, Woodberry Wetlands, Lordship Road, New River Path, London, N16 5HQ

25 days annual leave pro rata plus statutory holidays
Pension scheme
Access to a free Employee Assistance Scheme to support you inside and outside of work
Supportive and inclusive policies including a familyfriendly policy and enhanced flexible working policy

- 'Staff Day' once a quarter where you can get involved in conservation work on one of our sites

Our ideal Café Assistant:

Excellent customer service skills, (café/hospitality setting would be advantageous) with the ability to recognise and welcome returning customers
An ability to take clear instructions, prioritise workload and organise work effectively to meet deadlines
Problem solving skills, adaptable and an ability to use initiative
Helpful manner, tact and diplomacy, with the ability to remain calm under pressure
Good numeracy and memory for taking payments and orders accurately

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_Please see job description for full person specification)_

Closing Date: 27th March

Interviews: 4th & 5th April
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you

Our vision is a London alive with nature, where everyone can experience and enjoy wildlife. In order to achieve our goal of engaging everyone in protecting London's wildlife for the future, we know that our staff team needs to better reflect and represent all of London's communities. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for all. Alongside our inclusive Talent policy which outlines are commitments including giving fair opportunities to exoffenders, we also offer an enhanced flexible working policy which is available to you from your very first day._

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Read more about London Wildlife Trust's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here: _