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Café & Bar Assistant - London Workspace
About the role
We are seeking a reliable and customer focused Café & Bar Assistant to join our café within Sustainable Workspaces’ co-working community. You will work closely with the Café & Bar Manager to deliver high quality service, assist in café operations, and help create a welcoming environment for members and guests. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands on role in a small team and is flexible in supporting the café and wider workspace operations when needed.
The Café & Bar Assistant will support the Café & Bar Manager in daily café operations and collaborate with the Workspace Assistant and Events team when additional help is required.
Key responsibilities
Café Operations
Prepare and serve coffee, food and beverages to a high standard;
Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organised café environment.
Customer Service
Provide friendly, efficient service to members and guests;
Respond to queries promptly and professionally.
Stock & Supplier Support
Assist the Café & Bar Manager with checking stock levels and receiving deliverables;
Report low stock in a timely manner.
Compliance & Hygiene
Follow all health & safety and food hygiene guidelines;
Keep work areas clean, tidy, and compliant at all times.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with the Café & Bar Manager to deliver smooth daily operations;
Support the Workspace Assistant when additional help is needed in the café or front of house tasks.
Event Assistance
Support the Events team by helping set up, serve, or clear refreshments for meetings or events when requested.
We need you to have experience in
Previous experience in a café, bar, or hospitality role.
Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.
Skills & attributes
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Friendly, approachable, and team oriented.
Ability to follow guidance while also taking initiative when needed.
Able to carry out the practical tasks required in a café environment, such as carrying trays, setting up tables and restocking supplies.
Flexible and proactive approach to work in a busy, dynamic environment.
You ideally have experience in
Food hygiene certification
Experience in coworking, café, or events environments
Interest in sustainability and environmentally conscious food and beverage practices
Salary: £28,860
Diversity
We’re an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we’re particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply.
Benefits
Hours: 37 5 hours per week Full-time, 5-days per week, Monday to Friday, on shift in standard working hours 8am - 10pm Additional flexibility required to cover events
Remuneration: £28,860 per annum
Based: London Workspaces
Additional details
25 days Holiday + Bank Hols (prorated for part-time)
Monthly Wellness Day (for rest & recharge)
Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme
As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave & pay (after 2 years’ service)
About Sustainable Ventures
We’re Europe’s largest ecosystem of climate tech startups Following our expansion of our Central London headquarters, and the recent opening of our Central Manchester workspace, we’re focused on our mission to develop 1000 new businesses by 2025, and expand our operations across UK regions
Our impact on the planet’s climate and its natural resources is being felt more often and by more people than ever before It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reach Net Zero by 2050 This presents the world’s biggest challenge and it is something that SV has been addressing since 2011
We believe in the power of commercial innovation to address the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity