Afternoon Tea Kitchen Assistant/ Cafe Assistant
Full-Time | Day Shifts | Kensington, London
We are a small independent tea room with a traditional English charm, specialising in loose leaf tea and afternoon tea.
As a small independent business, every member of our team plays an important role in creating the experience our customers know us for. We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a close-knit team and shares our passion for quality, presentation and excellent service.
This is primarily a kitchen-based role, however all members of our team are cross-trained across the kitchen, barista and front-of-house roles. This creates a varied working day, ensures we can support one another during busy periods and gives everyone the opportunity to develop a broad range of hospitality skills.
About Us
We’re a boutique tea room with a strong focus on afternoon tea service and a curated selection of loose-leaf tea blends. Our goal has always been to bring more charm, creativity, and warmth to the London afternoon tea scene — and we’re just getting started.
If you love food, hospitality, and working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
This is a hands-on food preparation role with a strong focus on morning prep and assembling our signature afternoon tea platters. You’ll also assist with drink preparation and support smooth kitchen operations throughout the day.
Full-time, day shifts, with one weekend shift required.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with morning food prep, including sandwich making and basic baking
- Assemble our afternoon tea platters with precision and care
- Support the preparation of tea, coffee, and other drink orders
- Maintain daily and weekly stock rotation and replenishment
- Uphold high standards of cleanliness and hygiene at all times
- Help develop and test new recipes for our bakery and sandwich offerings
- Support with dishwashing cycles during busy periods
- Work collaboratively with the front-of-house and kitchen teams to ensure smooth, efficient service
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent teamwork and a calm, can-do attitude
- Strong attention to detail, especially with food presentation and garnishing
- Good time management and ability to stay organised in a fast-paced environment
- A willingness to learn barista skills and grow within the business
- Strong communication and a genuine interest in hospitality
Experience
Previous experience in food preparation, patisserie, or afternoon tea service is a plus — but not essential. We value attitude and passion above all. If you’re enthusiastic, dependable, and excited about a career in hospitality, we’re happy to train the right person.
Hours
- 30–40 hours per week
- Full-time preferred, although part-time applications are welcome
- Typical shifts are 8:00am–4:00pm
- Usually four weekday shifts and one weekend shift each week
What We Offer
- Paid breaks
- Free staff meals during shifts
- Staff discounts
- Full training across kitchen, barista and front-of-house roles
- A friendly, supportive, humanitarian focused and respectful working environment
- We are a fast growing business, with opportunities for staff to grow within the business as we continue to develop
If you feel this role suits you, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Pay: £25,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Food preparation: 2 years (required)
- Afternoon Tea: 2 years (preferred)
- Barista: 2 years (required)
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Work Location: In person
