Cafe Assistant/Barista

Cafe Ambio is a family run chain of Cafes based in the Lake District and Lancashire. We first established Cafe Ambio in 2009 at Astley Park, closely followed by The Lakeland Motor Museum in 2010. Cafe Ambio at Junction 36 Rural Auction Centre opened in 2013 with Grizedale Forest opening in 2022. We are delighted to have opened Cafe Ambio at Whinlatter in February 2023. We are currently looking to add some additional staff to the existing team.

Have you got a passion for hospitality? Do you work well as part of a team in a busy environment? Then this could be the position for you.

We are looking for general Café Assistant to join our busy team here at Café Ambio, Whinlatter Forest. At Café Ambio we make everything on site from cakes, bakes, specials and deli items. We proudly hold a 5 star EHO food rating. We run the Cafe as a mix of counter and table service, and expect every customer to be given a warm welcome and farewell

As a general Café Assistant the role is front of house based, serving on the counter, making drinks, taking orders etc. What the role entails:

• Serving customers.
• Till work.
• Cash handling
• Making hot and cold beverages.
• Talking to customers.
• Cleaning.
• Washing up.

What we expect from you:

• to be customer focused.
• to be friendly and approachable.
• to work well individually and part of a team.
• to be punctual.
• to be able to adapt and learn in a fast paced environment.
• to be able to work weekends, bank holidays and school holidays.
• to be experienced in a busy, fast paced café environment.

What's required:

• Till experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided.
• Barista experience preferred but not essential as training will be provided.

The important stuff:

• Competitive Salary - Between £19,500 and £23,820 per annum pro rata depending on experience.
• 28 Days Holiday.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Company Uniform Provided.
• Hours are 40 hours per week working any 5 days from 7.
• NO LIVING IN AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

For the correct candidate we can make this position part time.

MUST BE ABLE TO WORK WEEKENDS, BANK HOLIDAYS AND SCHOOL HOLIDAYS

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £19,500.00-£23,820.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Day range:

• Every weekend
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Hospitality: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person