At a Glance
- Tasks: Welcome guests, serve delicious food, and create memorable experiences in a vibrant café.
- Company: Join Champneys, a leading wellbeing brand focused on health and happiness.
- Benefits: Earn up to £12.71 per hour, enjoy wellness incentives, and discounted stays.
- Other info: Enjoy perks like complimentary spa days and discounts on products and services.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values your growth and work-life balance.
- Qualifications: Passion for hospitality and great communication skills; experience is a plus but not required.
The predicted salary is between 12.71 - 12.71 £ per hour.
Contract: Part Time Salary: Up to 12.71 per hour plus gratuities
15 hours and 24 hours per week.
At Champneys, our cafés are much more than places to eat - they're vibrant social spaces where guests relax, refuel and enjoy healthy, delicious food as part of their wellbeing journey.
We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic and customer-focused Café Assistant to join our team.
If you enjoy meeting new people, delivering exceptional service and creating memorable guest experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Café Assistant, you'll be at the heart of the guest experience, welcoming visitors, managing reservations, serving food and drinks, and ensuring every guest receives the high standards of service that Champneys is renowned for.
You'll become knowledgeable about our menus and healthy food offerings, confidently helping guests choose dishes that suit their preferences and dietary requirements.
- What you'll be doing
- Welcoming guests with a friendly and professional approach
- Taking reservations and managing table allocation to deliver an outstanding guest experience
- Serving food and drinks both at tables and over the counter
- Providing knowledgeable advice on menu choices, ingredients and allergens
- Building positive relationships with guests and responding to their needs
- Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the café
- Monitoring stock levels and helping to maintain availability of products
- Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness, presentation and food safety
- Accurately processing payments and posting charges to guest accounts
- Completing opening and closing duties to prepare the café for service
- Working closely with colleagues across Food & Beverage and Kitchen teams
- What we're looking for
- A genuine passion for hospitality and customer service
- A positive, can-do attitude and a team-player mentality
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- An eye for detail and commitment to high standards
- Confidence working in a busy, guest-facing environment
Previous hospitality experience is helpful but not essential - full training will be provided
At Champneys, you'll be part of a team dedicated to helping people feel their best.
We invest in our colleagues through training, development opportunities and a supportive environment where you can grow your career within one of the UK's leading wellbeing brands.
And the best part? Due to the operating hours of our café, late evening shifts are not typically required, helping you maintain a healthier work-life balance.
Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.
- Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:
- Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
- Digital fitness programmes
- Nutrition guides and recipes
- Self-Guided meditation
- Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
- App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
- In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
- Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
- Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
- Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
- 50% discount on all Champneys products.
- Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
- Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
- Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
- Introduce a friend incentive.
- Long Service celebrations.
- Free parking Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring and the College only .
Cafe Assistant employer: Thistle City Barbican
Thistle City Barbican is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises employee well-being and development. With a focus on providing outstanding guest experiences, team members benefit from comprehensive training and clear pathways for career advancement within the luxury hospitality sector. Located in a prime area, this role not only allows you to be part of a prestigious brand but also fosters a supportive environment where your contributions are valued.
