Cafe Assistant Salisbury, England
Job description
We are looking for someone to join our friendly team who is passionate about preparing delicious food and delivering great customer service.
Key areas of responsibility:
- Serve customers efficiently with food and drink orders and take payments.
- Preparation of the cafe before, during and at the end of service.
- Offer customers a high standard of customer service and care.
The role includes:
- Demonstrating the highest standards of customer welcome and care when assisting customers and delivering orders to tables.
- Giving advice, guidance and recommendations on products and menu selection to customers to ensure a positive experience and repeat business.
- Ensuring adequate stock levels of supplies and consumables for café area, managing orders and stock rotation.
- Managing queues and meeting customer expectations, upsell to maximise profit.
- Service of hot and cold beverages, cakes and other food items.
- Keeping the areas tidy and clean including table clearing, removing dirties and waste.
- Handling customer complaints in the first instance and reporting feedback to the Managers.
- Working within established guidelines and operating procedures.
- Responsible for security (product and cash), taking payments accurately and be vigilant for shoplifters and fraudulent credit cards etc.
- Keeping up to date with special promotions and creating displays.
- Ensuring compliance with all legislation, H&S and food hygiene.
- Must be able to work Saturdays
The personal skills that is required for the job:
- Having a friendly and engaging personality, a good communicator, able to work under pressure.
- Comfortable working with members of the public, able to initiate conversations and provide a sincere welcome and enjoy providing good service.
- Knowledge of till operation and cash handling.
- Excellent standards of personal presentation smart appearance and articulate.
- To be self motivated and able to use your own initiative
- Food Hygiene training / qualifications.
- Trained Barista or with previous catering experience advantageous.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £9.50-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Store discount
Day range:
- Weekend availability
Shift:
- Day shift
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location