Cafe Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job title: Café Assistant
Hours: Part Time and Full Time Hours available
We have an exciting opportunity for a Café Assistant to join the Clifton Observatory team! We are looking to recruit an organised, confident and cheerful experienced candidate to assist in the day to day operations of the café, whilst providing a high level of service within a busy environment.
An applicant must be available to work flexible hours including weekends and some evenings. There will also be the opportunity to work the events held in the Clifton Observatory and on reception.
Key duties will include:
- Ensuring high levels of customer service
- Maintaining a pleasant environment for guests at all times
- Answering telephone calls
- Opening and closing down the Clifton Observatory 360 Cafe including; cashing up and cleaning down
- Food and beverage preparation
- Serving of alcohol and complying with ID checks
- Ensuring health & safety and hygiene guidelines are adhered to at all times
- Maintaining records and checklists
- Assisting with stock rotation, replenishment and deliveries
- Complying with all food and beverage regulations
- Cash handling and operating the till system and card machine
- Communicating effectively with customers, the Observatory Manager and rest of the team
The ideal candidate will be comfortable with:
- Cash handling
- Providing a high-quality level of service
- Barista training
- Bar work
- Working on your own
Other requirements include:
- Excellent communication skills
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Flexibility with working hours
- Reliable and a team player
- Experience in the hospitality environment
- Understanding of food & hygiene standards
- Please send your CV for consideration to cafe@cliftonobservatory.com
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: £10.42-£11.27 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Café
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Clifton, BS8 3LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (required)
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- Customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Expected start date: 28/04/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cafe Assistant roles across Clifton Observatory's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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