Cafe Assistant

ARNE; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hospitality brand in Liverpool is seeking a Café Assistant/Barista to deliver exceptional service and high-quality beverages in an exciting café environment. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a café role, a passion for coffee, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. With a focus on smooth operations and quality menu offerings, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team that values inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

32 Days Holiday including your Birthday off

Holidays increase with service

Generous staff discount

Annual and quarterly performance bonuses

Private Healthcare after probation

Health Cash Plan from day one

Life assurance from day one

Discounted marketplace

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Tech Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Café Assistant or Barista.
• Understanding café operations including serving and food prep.
• Passion for high-quality beverages and service.
• Strong communication and ability to work under pressure.
• Training for Food Hygiene will be provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operations and high standards in food and beverages.
• Prepare quality coffee, teas, and specialty items.
• Maintain and update café menu offerings.
• Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues.
• Build relationships with customers to enhance loyalty.

Skills

Customer service skills

Coffee preparation

Food preparation

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification

Job description

ARNE's vision has always been to redefine what every day experiences feel like. Every space we create embodies our ‘less is more' approach, understated yet elevated, blending minimal, high-quality products with environments that are anything but average. With ARNE Bites, we're bringing that same philosophy into our café space, setting a new standard where exceptional design, accessible pricing, and meaningful customer moments come together.

Following the hugely successful launch of our flagship store in Liverpool ONE, we are excited to grow our ARNE Bites team and are looking for a Café Assistant/ Barista to help deliver a hospitality experience that reflects who we are. You'll be the face of ARNE Bites -welcoming guests, preparing quality drinks and food, and bringing the warmth personality, and attention to detail that defines our brand.

If you're passionate about great service, are passionate about all thing's coffee, and want to be part of a brand that's reshaping what retail can look like, this is your opportunity to make an impact and help shape the future of ARNE Bites.

Requirements

Your day-to-day role and responsibilities include:

• Support the day-to-day ARNE Bites operation to ensure smooth service and consistently high standards of food and beverage quality.
• Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages, including espresso-based drinks, teas, and specialty items, while maintaining excellent barista standards.
• Assist in maintaining and updating the ARNE bites menu offerings by providing feedback on products and collaborating with suppliers when needed.
• Provide exceptional customer service, answering questions, taking orders accurately, and resolving minor issues promptly.
• Build warm, friendly relationships with customers to encourage loyalty and enhance the café's reputation.

About You:

• Previous experience working within a Café Assistant / Barista role.
• Excellent understanding of café operations, from customer service skills to food preparation.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food, beverages, and service.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification would be a benefit, however full training will be provided if required.

Benefits

• We are proud to be recognised as a Medium sized Sunday Times Best Place to Work for 2025
• 32 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays) + your Birthday off
• Holidays increasing up to 36 days with service
• Generous staff discount
• Annual and quarterly bonus schemes based on company performance
• Private Healthcare including Dental & Optical Plans after probation
• Health Cash Plan from day one
• Life assurance paying 5x annual salary from day one
• Discounted marketplace with money off/cash back from 100's of places
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme

ARNE are an equal opportunities employer. We believe that diverse people bring different skills and are committed to ensuring our business support the needs of potential colleagues from Ethnic Minority backgrounds and colleagues who may be disabled or neurodiverse. We are committed creating a great place to work through diversity and inclusivity and we strongly encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds to join our growing team.