Coffee Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job description
We are an established independent family run coffee shop; we are proud and passionate about what we do and we are seeking people to join our team. They should have a passion and willingness to learn and develop, with customer service at the heart of what they do every day.
What we are looking for:-
- Happy enthusiastic personalities who like to build relationships with regulars
- Remain professional, positive and presentable always
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures
- Experienced with the preparation of food
- Dedication to provide quality to every customer
- Ability to work in, and remain calm under pressure in what can be a very fast paced environment.
- Take a lead in ensuring shelves are fully stocked every morning
- Operating the till
- Reliability and trustworthiness are essential
- Understands the demands of an independent, family run business
- Must be able to work every other weekend.
What we offer:-
- Support and develop your skills around the business, we want to see our staff improve to get promoted.
- Lunch provided when working a six hour shift or more.
- Excellent tips
- Holiday pay
Experience:- 2 Year in Hospitality. NCASS Food Hygiene - Level 2, this course will be provided. Language:- Fluent English (must be able to work in UK)
What we are looking for:-
- Happy enthusiastic personalities who like to build relationships with regulars
- Remain professional, positive and presentable always
- Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety procedures
- Experienced with the preparation of food
- Dedication to provide quality to every customer
- Ability to work in, and remain calm under pressure in what can be a very fast paced environment.
- Take a lead in ensuring shelves are fully stocked every morning
- Operating the till
- Reliability and trustworthiness are essential
- Understands the demands of an independent, family run business
- Must be able to work every other weekend.
What we offer:-
- Support and develop your skills around the business, we want to see our staff improve to get promoted.
- Lunch provided when working a six hour shift or more.
- Excellent tips
- Holiday pay
Experience:- 2 Year in Hospitality. NCASS Food Hygiene - Level 2, this course will be provided. Language:- Fluent English (must be able to work in UK)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Physical setting:
- Coffee shop
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering: 2 years (required)
- Hospitality: 2 years (required)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Coffee Shop Assistant.
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 Coffee Shop Assistant roles across Coffeee Squared'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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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