Barista

<p><strong>Café Assistant / Barista</strong></p> <p><strong>Harrogate | &#163;12.71 per hour | Monday to Friday</strong></p> <p>We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established independent café in Harrogate, seeking a reliable and customer-focused individual to join their friendly team.</p> <p>This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy hospitality environment that prides itself on excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere for both regular and new customers. There is genuine potential for additional responsibilities and future progression for the right candidate.</p> <p>The Role</p> <ul> <li>Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 3:00pm</li><li>Initially covering school holiday periods</li><li>Additional hours may be available by mutual agreement</li><li>&#163;12.71 per hour</li><li>Opportunity to progress into supervisory or management responsibilities</li></ul> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Preparing and serving high-quality hot and cold beverages</li><li>Delivering excellent front-of-house customer service</li><li>Operating the till and processing payments</li><li>Providing table service when required</li><li>Assisting with basic food preparation</li><li>Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming environment</li><li>Supporting café events and activities</li><li>Assisting with day-to-day operational management as the role develops</li></ul> <p>About You</p> <ul> <li>Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused</li><li>Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Passionate about food, coffee, and hospitality</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills</li><li>Able to build positive relationships with customers and colleagues</li><li>Flexible and adaptable to business needs</li><li><strong>Previous barista experience is highly desirable</strong></li><li>Previous café, catering, hospitality, or customer service experience would be advantageous</li><li>Food Hygiene certification would be beneficial but is not essential</li></ul> <p>What's on Offer?</p> <ul> <li>A supportive and welcoming team environment</li><li>Consistent weekday hours with no weekends</li><li>Opportunity for additional hours</li><li>Potential for career development and increased responsibility</li><li>The chance to play an important role within a thriving local business</li></ul> <p><strong>Interested? Apply today to learn more about this exciting Café Assistant / Barista opportunity in Harrogate.</strong></p> <br />