Cafe à Grande-Bretagne

We are looking for a passionate and empathetic individual to join our food and beverage team as a Barista. This post is for a Relief Barista on an as and when required basis to cover absence and may include some Sundays. Additional hours may be required to meet business needs, including evenings to cover events. The Cafe is open from 8am to 4pm closed on Saturdays.

Head Room is a social enterprise by Jami, a leading provider of mental health services for the Jewish community. More than a cafe, Head Room is a pioneering community hub on the high street, where informal, peer-led mental health support is delivered, conversations and connections are made, and a fresh daily menu is provided in a relaxed and inclusive space. Head Room’s mental health support is accessible to everyone in the community and is key to how Jami supports people for whom mental illness and distress make everyday life a struggle.

What you will be doing: Welcoming and serving each customer with warmth, respect, and kindness. Building positive relationships with customers, fostering a sense of community. Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks and bar food. Sharing information about Jami and our community-focused work. Ensuring cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, utensils, and equipment. Adhering to all food safety and health safety requirements. Taking customer orders and process payments. Organising and managing stock levels. Opening and closing the café following established procedures. Attending training related to food and drink, as well as mental health.

What you will need: Basic food hygiene qualification or willingness to undertake and pass this qualification. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Awareness of fire procedures. Knowledge of Health & Safety practices. Knowledge of food safety practices. Some knowledge of COSHH. Good literacy, verbal, and numeracy skills. Ability to work as part of a team or independently without direct supervision.

• 4% pension contribution (Legal and General)
• 2 x salary - Life Insurance.
• A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
• 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
• Our Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness, and yoga videos and lots more
• Career development opportunities and access to our online learning management system
• Free DBS check where the role requires.