Cafè Assistant

Part Time, 20 to 30 hours per week

Additional pay for events and catering, to be agreed.

Hours of work: Some flexibility required. Wednesday – Saturday: 10.30 – 18.15 (The last Thursday of every month to 20.00) Sunday: 11.30 – 17.00. Extra evening shifts possible from time to time for events.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to help run our popular Italian café, Caffè Estorick, attached to the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, a museum in Islington. Our small café, overlooking our beautiful, landscaped garden, is known for its authentic Italian menu and its friendly welcome.

Responsibilities

1. Take customer orders, prepare food, drinks, and serve tables
2. Ensure compliance with regulations and licences as well as overseeing the cleanliness of the café area and product conservation
3. Responsible for quality of products and service
4. Work with the museum office team to improve, promote and organise events
5. Feedback to and provide input to the Director to refine the menu and suggest new ideas and dishes
6. Coordinating with other café staff

Qualities & Experience

1. Positive attitude and problem-solving skills
2. Reliable and responsible
3. Customer focused
4. Good communication skills
5. Experience of working in a café, restaurant, or bar setting
6. Demonstrable knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety
7. Passionate about Italian food and lifestyle

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