Barista

Jobs4; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs4 is hiring a Café Assistant / Barista in Harrogate. The role runs Monday to Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm, at a well-established independent café.

The position initially covers school holiday periods, with potential for additional hours and progression into supervisory or management duties. You will prepare and serve high-quality beverages, deliver excellent front-of-house service, handle till payments, and assist with basic food prep.

Qualifications

• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused.
• Previous barista experience is highly desirable.
• Food Hygiene certification would be beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold beverages.
• Delivering excellent front-of-house customer service.
• Operating the till and processing payments.
• Providing table service when required.
• Assisting with basic food preparation.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming environment.
• Supporting café events and activities.
• Assisting with day-to-day operational management as the role develops.

Skills

Customer service

Barista experience

Food hygiene

Communication skills

Education

Food Hygiene certificate

Tools

POS till

Cash handling

Job description

Job Description

Café Assistant / Barista

Harrogate | £12.71 per hour | Monday to Friday

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent café in Harrogate, seeking a reliable and customer-focused individual to join their friendly team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy hospitality environment that prides itself on excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for both regular and new customers. There is genuine potential for additional responsibilities and future progression for the right candidate.

The Role

• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm
• Initially covering school holiday periods
• Additional hours may be available by mutual agreement
• £12.71 per hour
• Opportunity to progress into supervisory or management responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold beverages
• Delivering excellent front-of-house customer service
• Operating the till and processing payments
• Providing table service when required
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming environment
• Supporting café events and activities
• Assisting with day-to-day operational management as the role develops

About You

• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate about food, coffee, and hospitality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues
• Flexible and adaptable to business needs
• Previous barista experience is highly desirable
• Previous café, catering, hospitality, or customer service experience would be advantageous
• Food Hygiene certification would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Consistent weekday hours with no weekends
• Opportunity for additional hours
• Potential for career development and increased responsibility
• The chance to play an important role within a thriving local business