Cafe Assistant

4 months ago


Leyburn, United Kingdom The Falls Full time

**Do you enjoy being able to brighten someone’s day?**

We're on the lookout for a **Cafe Assistant** to join our family-run coffee shop, a stone’s throw from Aysgarth Falls. If you're a hardworking, positive, reliable, and friendly individual, that’s available to work weekends, we would love to hear from you

The Falls is where locals, and visitors to the Dales, come to unwind, partake in our homemade delights, and take in the breathtaking scenery in a beautiful part of the country.

The role will involve;
- Welcoming customers with a smile, taking orders and making people feel special
- Serving up heavenly hot drinks at the counter and delivering food orders to tables
- Ensuring we have a clean, welcoming environment by clearing and resetting tables
- Checking in on customers to ensure they’re happy, and whether you can enhance their experience
- maintaining our high standards of service
- Helping set up and clean down front of house at the start and/or end of the day so we’re ready to go

Don’t worry if you don’t have previous experience, full training and support will be given. It’s more important to us that you are enthusiastic. The rest we can show you. Successful applicants will be invited to a paid trial day so you can meet the team and see if you think this is a good match.

Hours - up to seven hours per day - Saturdays and/or Sundays.

Benefits include;
- attractive daytime hours between 9.30am - 4.30pm
- potential extra shifts, especially during peak times / school holidays - at your request
- a range of free and discounted drinks and meals
- the opportunity to earn tips
- 4 weeks paid holidays (pro-rata)
- weekly pay
- Your birthday off work
- free on-site parking / nearby bus stop ( lifts may be possible locally if needed)
- staff discounts in our café and the on-site gift shop
- pension options

We are an Equal Opportunities employer, passionate about ensuring all members of the team feel included, supported and appreciated. We would also be happy to support your career If you’re looking for more than a job and want to develop your skills or advance previous experience. We can offer opportunities in hospitality, catering, management, events or retail, including support with any qualifications or apprenticeships.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: Up to £11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 7 - 28 per week

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Shuttle service provided
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Every weekend

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

Ability to Commute:

- Leyburn, DL8 3SR (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: CA24