Job description
We are looking to recruit a Barista/Front of House Team Member for our lovely cafe, The Nordic Kitchen, to help provide our guests with the Scandinavian hygge experience of friendliness, efficient service and the best coffee around. The Nordic Kitchen is situated within Swallows Nurseries and Gardens, a beautiful site with show gardens and our own kitchen garden.
Key Responsibilities
Take orders accurately with confidence and good menu knowledge
Prepare and serve a range of high quality coffee, machas and teas
Operate coffee machines, grinders, water boilers safely, following set maintenance procedures
Plate up and serve cakes, sandwiches and pre-prepared salads
Create a welcoming space, clearing tables efficiently and following all food safety and hygiene procedures
Carry out food hygiene procedures and daily opening and closing duties, including cleaning cafe, outside areas and customer toilets
Receive and check deliveries from suppliers, conduct stock checks and restock fridges
Manage time effectively during busy periods to ensure prompt, high-quality service.
Contribute positively to a friendly, respectful team culture.
Job Requirements
Preferably barista trained, or experience of hospitality/food service and preparation, but full training offered for the right person
Enjoys working in a team, and can manage fast-paced environments
Confident user of payment systems, and dealing with cards and cash
Contribute to the Scandi Hygge ethos of companionable and friendly atmosphere
Have own transport
Job Details
This is a part-time role (3 days per week), with the potential for a full time role. Weekend work on a rota will be required. Working hours are 9am to 5pm, though with some flexibility needed according to cafe opening times.
Full training will be provided in all aspects of the role, including use of our excellent coffee machines food hygiene requirements.
Benefits
Benefits include generous staff discounts (including at Swallows Nursery & Plant Centre), staff events, and free parking, as well as coming to a beautiful location surrounded by gardens, plants and trees.
Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Mixbury
- Type of Contract
- Full Time Jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £12.00 and £14.00 Per Hour
- Profession type
- Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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