Cafe Assistant

Job description

We believe that a great cup of coffee and a warm smile can brighten anyone’s day. We're more than just a café, we’re a community hub, a space for connection, and a team that supports and looks out for each other. We’re now looking for a Café Assistant for our Prebbleton village who shares our love for people and hospitality. You’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the smooth running of our café. From making great coffee to creating tasty cabinet food and light meals, you’ll help make our café a warm and welcoming place for residents, their families, and visitors. You’ll work closely with the Chef Manager, Café Supervisor, and wider village team to deliver a café experience that’s welcoming, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Preparing, presenting, and serving food and drinks to a high standard Providing outstanding barista services Assisting with catering for village events and resident functions Handling cash and reconciling daily takings We have two positions available: Sunday to Thursday, 9:30am to 3:30pm Friday to Monday, 9:30am to 3:30pm These roles will commence on the 2nd November and will begin with 2 weeks of full-time paid training. Training hours are 8:00am - 4:30pm. You will bring a warm and positive approach to everything you do, along with: Previous hospitality or café experience Superb barista skills A warm, friendly personality with great customer service skills Excellent communication and the ability to multitask The ability to work both independently and as part of a team At Summerset Retirement Villages, we believe diversity strengthens our team and enriches the care we provide. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and walks of life. We are proud to show our appreciation for the passion and commitment our people show every day, by offering a selection of employee benefits: Our benefits include: Retail discounts and paid leave for your birthday The ability to grow your career across a variety of roles in Summerset Opportunities to gain recognised hospitality qualifications Uniform provided Next Steps: Applications for this role will close on 17th September . This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment! You can help bring our villages to life! Summerset Prebbleton is preparing to open the doors to its brand-new cafe – a stunning addition to our already vibrant village community. With its beautiful location this new space will be the jewel in our crown – and we’re looking for a friendly, energetic Café Assistants to help bring it to life.