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Job Title: Café Team Member OR Barista

Based in: Luminary Bakery 71-73 Allen Road, Stoke Newington, London, N16 8RY

Reports to: Café Manager

Hours: Full Time and Part Time available (across Monday to Sunday)

Salary: Starting from £12.25 per hour depending on experience and role

Job Purpose: To provide excellent customer service across the week through delivering high quality coffee and delicious in-house made baked goods.

• Willing to develop to Barista level
• Food preparation
• Consistently providing a high quality of service and products for all customers by closely following café recipes and procedures
• CAFÉ TEAM MEMBER ROLE SPECIFICATION

• Barista Role Specification
• Experienced Barista at a confident and high standard
• Providing high quality beverages, service and products for all customers by closely following café recipes and procedures
• £12.75 per hour

• Key Responsibilities For Both Roles
• Food & Beverage Preparation
• Café Operations & Efficiency
• Sales & Stock Handling
• Opening, Closing & Safety Procedures
• Customer Service & Experience
• Be the friendly face of our café—always greet customers with a smile
• Welcome and connect with every customer, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere
• Provide excellent customer service by being approachable, attentive, and helpful
• Maintain a calm and positive attitude, even during busy periods
• Assist customers with their choices by sharing knowledge of food and drinks
• Respond to customer needs, including explaining any service delays
• Go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations
• Assist in preparing a variety of food, snacks, and drinks to high-quality standards
• Ensure food presentation is attractive and meets our quality expectations
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all food preparation and service areas
• Strictly follow health, safety, and food hygiene regulations
• Keep service counters well-stocked, clean, and organized
• Ensure the café floor, service area, and stockroom are always tidy and efficient
• Follow café policies for merchandising, ordering, restocking, rotating, and storing products
• Assist with general cleaning duties in all areas of operation
• Work efficiently as part of a team to maintain smooth service, especially during peak hours
• Be willing to undertake back-of-house tasks at the request of the Café Manager
• Accurately process transactions when required
• Assist with restocking café supplies and maintaining inventory levels
• Actively engage with customers to promote sales and new menu items
• Learn and confidently perform opening and closing duties
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, both when supervised and when working independently in the Café Manager’s absence
• Ensure compliance with risk assessments and hygiene protocols

• Necessary
• Strong hospitality and customer service skills
• Previous cafe or restaurant experience is advantageous
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude and proactive approach in the workplace
• Committed to delivering great customer experience
• Willingness to switch between roles including food prep, cleaning, till service, and drinks
• Open to work weekends and be flexible with changing schedules
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Ability to maintain a professional attitude and uphold high standards
• Desire to contribute to the café’s growth and success

• Desirable
• Level 2 Food and Hygiene Safety Certificate

• Free barista coffee while on shift
• 50% discount off all on site food & drink while on shift
• 20% discount off online purchases @ www.luminarybakery.com
• Opportunities for training and professional development