Relief General Assistants, Kitchen Porters & Baristas

Houston & Hawkes; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and award-winning independent caterer in London as a Relief General Assistant, Kitchen Porter, or Barista. This role offers the flexibility to work across various shifts in a vibrant environment where you can showcase your passion for food and customer service. Be part of a team that values creativity, excellence, and professional growth, while enjoying perks like free meals, a contributory pension scheme, and recognition awards. If you're ready to make a difference and grow your career, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Company events

Uniform provided

Recognition schemes

Family-friendly support

Day off on your birthday

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential, barista experience is a plus.
• Passion for food, coffee, and exceptional customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service in a busy environment.
• Work flexibly across days, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Job Title: Relief General Assistants, Kitchen Porters & Baristas

Location: Central London

Salary: £13.15 per hour (increasing to £13.85 from 1st May)

Shift Pattern: Days , Evenings, Weekends

Join Our Team at Houston & Hawkes!

We are looking for friendly, fun and flexible General Assistants, Kitchen Porters and Baristas to work in a vibrant, busy environment over seven days a week. Whether you’re looking for part-time or casual work, you’ll have the flexibility to work when it suits you!

At Houston & Hawkes, we are passionate about delivering incredible food and drink experiences, and we’re looking for energetic team players who are ready to make a difference. If you enjoy working with customers, take pride in your work, and want to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in a similar role essential (barista experience a plus!)
• Passion for great-tasting food, coffee and exceptional customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive attitude with the ambition to progress
• A flexible approach to work and ability to work as part of a team
• Strong organisational skills
• Reliable and trustworthy

Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistance Programme
• Company events including an all-company Christmas party
• Uniform provided
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses

Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative and sustainable food offerings.

We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. We are committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity and professional growth.