Team Member Cafe

Bamford Collection; North Common; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products & dining

Local gym discounts

Electric Car Scheme

Volunteering Days

Private Medical (Bupa)

Pension Scheme (employer contributes)

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Job summary

The Bamford Collection is seeking engaging Full-Time Team Members to join Daylesford’s Restaurant team. If you are fun, enthusiastic and charismatic, you will deliver attentive service and help create a memorable guest experience.

Previous café/restaurant experience and a warm personality are ideal, with a focus on sustainable, farm-to-table hospitality. As a Team Member you’ll welcome guests, handle payments, maintain hygiène, and support kitchen and FOH colleagues while representing the

Qualifications

• Experience in café, restaurant or luxury hospitality.
• Strong customer service with a friendly and positive attitude.
• Confident handling payments and tills.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene.
• Interest in organic, sustainable, or farm-to-table food.
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or equivalent).
• Experience with stock control or inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages with excellent presentation and quality standards.
• Process orders and payments accurately using tills and card machines.
• Maintain cleanliness across restaurant, service areas and back-of-house.
• Restock food, beverages, and retail items as needed.
• Assist with inventory checks and report low stock levels.
• Follow food safety, allergen and health & safety guidelines.
• Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams for smooth service.
• Support opening and closing procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Communication

Fast-paced

Personal presentation

Farm-to-table

Stock control

Education

Food hygiene Level 2

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

TEAM MEMBER CAFE

HOURS: 32-40 hours, including weekends.

SALARY: £12.89 per hour - £30,971per annum OTE, Paid Weekly!

ABOUT US

Award-winning Daylesford Organic is one of the UK’s most renowned organic farm estates based in the heart of the Cotswolds countryside. More than just a farm, Daylesford is a vibrant destination for food lovers, wellness seekers, along with beautifully curated retail spaces, bringing together exceptional organic produce and nourishing experiences in a truly unique setting.

With spring in full bloom and summer just around the corner, our farm and restaurants are buzzing with a lively, vibrant energy. Our guests come to enjoy a relaxed yet refined atmosphere, indulging in fresh, farm-to-fork seasonal dishes, alongside crisp frizzante and expertly crafted cocktails perfect for long, sunny days and warm evenings.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking engaging Full-Time Team Members to join our Restaurant team. If you are fun, enthusiastic, and charismatic and you thrive in a fast-paced, feel-good environment we would love to hear from you.

Ideally, you’ll have experience in a restaurant or café setting and bring a naturally warm, welcoming personality. As a Restaurant Team Member, you’ll be an ambassador for the Daylesford brand, delivering attentive, engaging service and helping create a memorable and uplifting experience for every guest.
Provide a warm welcome to all guests and deliver friendly, knowledgeable customer service at all times.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve food and beverages efficiently, ensuring our exceptional presentation and quality standards are met at all times.
• Process customer orders and handle payments accurately using tills and card machines.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the restaurant, including tables, counters, service areas, and back-of-house spaces.
• Restock food, beverages, and retail items as required throughout service.
• Assist with inventory checks and report low stock levels to management.
• Follow food safety, allergen, and health & safety guidelines at all times.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Support opening and closing procedures as directed by the restaurant management team.
• Supporting the Café Pot wash Team to maintain an efficient and clean back of house area.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and positive attitude
• Confident handling payments and operating tills
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of personal presentation and hygiene
• Knowledge or interest in organic, sustainable, or farm-to-table food
• Food hygiene certificate (Level 2 or equivalent)
• Experience assisting with stock control or inventory management

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Local gym discounts
• Padel Discount
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to criteria)
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.