Cafe Assistant - Buckingham Palace

WSH Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

50% discount on food and soft drinks in all locations

Life Assurance

Employee discounts at several retailers

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

WSH Group is seeking experienced Café Assistants to join the Benugo team at Buckingham Palace for the 2026 summer season. This role involves delivering exceptional service in a prestigious setting.

Responsibilities include taking orders, serving food and drinks, and maintaining a pristine environment. A clean background check is required, along with a commitment to high service standards.

The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including free lunch and discounts.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar customer-facing role is desirable.
• A clean background check is required to comply with the client’s on-boarding procedures.
• A professional attitude and commitment to high service standards are essential.

Responsibilities

• Taking orders, serving food and drinks, replenishing fridges and clearing tables.
• Ensuring the customers experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard.
• Ensuring that food safety standards are followed at all times.

Job description

Company Description

The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attractions.

Find out more about us at www.benugo.com

Job Description

We are looking for experienced Café Assistants to join the Benugo team at Buckingham Palace for the 2026 summer season.

Located within the iconic royal residence, this temporary café operation will serve a high volume of visitors with a focus on exceptional service. From manning tills and replenishing displays to clearing tables and maintaining a pristine environment, our team delivers a seamless and welcoming experience in a truly prestigious setting.

Compensation and Contract

Rate: £14.80 per hour

Shifts: part time / full time, including weekends

Contract: Fixed Term – 9th July 2026 to 27th September 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Taking orders, serving food and drinks, replenishing fridges and clearing tables
• Ensuring the customers experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard
• Ensuring that food safety standards are followed at all times

Previous experience in a similar customer-facing role is desirable, and a clean background check is required to comply with the client’s on-boarding procedures. A professional attitude and commitment to high service standards are essential.

Benefits

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing and exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkboxapp) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!