Cafe Assistant

Chartwells Universities; Leicester; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive travel discounts

Savings on groceries

Digital healthcare

Cash rewards

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading food service company in Leicester is seeking a part-time Cafe Assistant to deliver exceptional customer service within a university campus. Ideal candidates are passionate about service, thrive in fast-paced environments, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This entry-level position offers opportunities for career development and comes with competitive pay and various perks.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers efficiently.
• Maintaining a positive brand image.
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Initiative

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a Cafe Assistant who will be the face of our business, delivering exceptional customer service within a university campus for our Universities sector on a part time basis. You\'ll join a team that takes pride in what they do, their food, and in its people. As a Cafe Assistant, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment. You\'ll have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits include a comprehensive package such as exclusive travel discounts, savings on groceries, digital healthcare, cinema discounts, regular savings emails, cash rewards, wellness classes, and more. You can share discounts with friends and family, with a contributory pension scheme and career development opportunities through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Serving customers, ensuring they receive an easy and seamless personalised experience
• Being knowledgeable about the food service and helping customers with natural service
• Representing Universities and maintaining a positive brand image
• Handling cash and operating the cash register
• Complying with Food Handling and Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health and Safety regulations

Our Ideal Customer Service Assistant Will

• Have a passion for delivering outstanding service, greeting customers with a smile and serving them with pride
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be an excellent team player with great communication skills
• Have a desire to succeed in your role
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability
• Have a safety-first mindset

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0809/75019001/52549991/WJ | <Universities & Colleges>

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive — because diversity is our strength!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services

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Locations mentioned: Leicester, Barrow Upon Soar, Enderby, Nottingham, Beeston, Hinckley, Lutterworth, Coventry, Kettering, and surrounding areas.

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