Cafè Assistant

Part Time, 20 to 30 hours per week

Additional pay for events and catering, to be agreed.

Hours of work: Some flexibility required. Wednesday - Saturday: 10.30 - 18.15 (The last Thursday of every month to 20.00) Sunday: 11.30 - 17.00 Extra evening shifts possible from time to time for events.

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic person to help run our popular Italian café, Caffè Estorick, attached to the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, a museum in Islington. Our small café, overlooking our beautiful, landscaped garden, is known for its authentic Italian menu and its friendly welcome.

Responsibilities

• Take customer orders, prepare food, drinks, and serve tables

• Ensure compliance with regulations and licences as well as overseeing the cleanliness of the café area and product conservation

• Responsible for quality of products and service

• Work with the museum office team to improve, promote and organise events

• Feedback to and provide input to the Director to refine the menu and suggest new ideas and dishes

• Coordinating with other café staff

Qualities & Experience

• Positive attitude and problem-solving skills

• Reliable and responsible

• Customer focused

• Good communication skills

• Experience of working in a café, restaurant, or bar setting

• Demonstrable knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety

• Passionate about Italian food and lifestyle