Experienced Café Counter Associate — Fast-Paced & Perks

Talosats Careers; Portstewart; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Free hot drinks on shift

Birthday cake on birthday

Company pension

Length of service recognition

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Talosats Careers is seeking a reliable Experienced Counter Assistant to join our busy café operation in Portstewart. You’ll take orders, serve food and drinks, handle payments, and keep the counter clean and welcoming during busy periods.

This part-time role requires prior counter or retail experience, a friendly manner, and the ability to work flexible early mornings and late evenings. You’ll work closely with kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to ensure fast, accurate service and a great

Qualifications

• Previous paid experience in a busy café, bakery, deli, takeaway, retail counter or similar customer-facing role is essential.
• Friendly, polite, and professional demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• Right to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Customer Service: Give every customer a warm welcome, take food and drink orders accurately, and handle questions with a friendly, can-do attitude.
• Order Management: Serve food and drinks, package takeaways, and help keep the queue moving during busy periods.
• Cashier Duties: Operate the till/POS system confidently, handle payments, and provide accurate change and receipts.
• Cleanliness & Safety: Keep the counter, serving areas, and tables clean, tidy, and safe so everything looks its best.
• Stock Management: Top up stock, restock self-serve areas, and follow food rotation practices to keep things fresh.
• Teamwork: Work closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver smooth, speedy service when things get lively.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

POS system

Teamwork

Friendly demeanor

Education

Tools

Cash register

Job description

Talosats Careers is seeking a reliable Experienced Counter Assistant to join our busy café operation in Portstewart. You’ll take orders, serve food and drinks, handle payments, and keep the counter clean and welcoming during busy periods.

This part-time role requires prior counter or retail experience, a friendly manner, and the ability to work flexible early mornings and late evenings. You’ll work closely with kitchen and front‑of‑house teams to ensure fast, accurate service and a great