Cafe Assistant - Buckingham Palace

Benugo Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 16,820 - 23,956; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

50% discount on food and soft drinks

Competitive rate

Life Assurance

Employee discounts at several retailers

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A café operator in a royal residence is seeking experienced Café Assistants for the 2026 summer season at Buckingham Palace. The role involves taking orders, serving food, and maintaining service standards. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a professional attitude. Benefits include free lunches, employee discounts, and opportunities for career progression. This is a unique chance to work in a prestigious environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar customer-facing role is desirable.
• A clean background check is required to comply with the client’s onboarding 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 customer's experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard.
• Ensuring that food safety standards are followed at all times.

Job description

We are looking for experienced Café Assistants to join the Benugo team atBuckingham Palacefor 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.

We Offer:

Rate: £14.80 per hour

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

About the Cafe Assistant role:

• 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.

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• 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 an 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!