Café Assistant (Experienced) – Permanent Position
Hours: Full Time, 40H per week.
Location: East Lothian, East Fortune
Driving License: Preferred
Availability: Cafe open 7 days from 09.00. Weekend work is required.
Pay: Starting from £14.00 per hour, rising depending on experience
We are looking for an experienced Café Assistant to join our friendly and busy café team on a permanent, long-term basis. Must have previous experience working in the cafe / hospitality industry.. This role is ideal for someone with strong front-of-house experience and also someone who has experience working in cafe kitchens, someone who takes pride in excellent customer service , great food and enjoys working as part of a team.
Kitchen experience is required, we serve a range of hot and cold meals such as morning breakfast options, toasted sandwiches, homemade soups, fresh sandwiches, salads, a selection of homemade scones and traybakes. All salads, fillings and soups are made fresh. All training is provided.
Key Responsibilities:
Front of House:
- Providing warm, friendly, and professional customer service
- Serving customers efficiently and confidently
- Operating the POS/till system and handling payments accurately
- Serving food and drinks to a high standard
- Clearing and cleaning tables promptly
- Keeping the front-of-house area organised, clean, and well presented
- Ensuring fridges are fully stocked, labelled, and tidy
Kitchen Duties:
Preparing orders as they come through, for example - breakfast rolls, toasted sandwiches, and general café/bistro-style food
- Assisting with organising the kitchen, preparing fillings and fresh sandwiches, food preparation and kitchen duties as required
- Maintaining cleanliness and food safety standards, adhering to all house rules
About You:
Previous café or hospitality experience is essential
Confident working front of house in a busy environment
- Comfortable using POS systems
- Organised, reliable, and able to work well under pressure
- A team player who can also use their initiative
- Kitchen experience is an advantage but not essential – full training will be provided
What We Offer:
Competitive starting wage from £14 per hour, with increases based on experience
- Up to 40 hours per week
- A supportive, friendly working environment
- Training provided
- Long-term, permanent role for the right candidate
If you’re passionate about hospitality, enjoy delivering great customer experiences, and are looking for a stable, long-term position, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Experience:
- Kitchen: 3 years (required)
- Customer service: 3 years (required)
- Hospitality: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
