Cafe Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
The Lower Fifth is a small Cafe business in London, WC1E 7BT. We are a busy shop with everything from events to gallery openings and regular specialty coffee trade. We are looking to expand in the near future so the right candidate will have a lot of room to grow within the company. We are a fun bunch but really dont mind getting our hands dirty. We regularly spend time with each other outside of work and get along great.
Our work environment includes:
- Food provided
- Growth opportunities
You would be required to work shifts on a full time basis. Everybody covers everything from Making coffee to washing dishes to preparing sandwithes and even poaching eggs. We need a confident person or a quick learner who has some hospitality experience. We can teah you all the skills requred but somebody with a good base knowledge of specialty coffee will be preferred. we work to a high standard and food saftey and hygene training are also a plus.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Café
- Coffee shop
Shift:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, WC1E 7BT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Barista: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
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 The Lower Fifth'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 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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