About us
Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.
Crisis is recruiting a part time Café Assistant for its award winning social enterprise café in East London. Café from Crisis provides a route into work for homeless people and ex-offenders through its practical training programme and works with 60 trainees per year.
The Café has been operating at its site near Brick Lane for 13 years. Having undergone a comprehensive refurbishment three years ago, it is going through an exciting phase aiming at increasing its profile and cement its reputation in the area for offering excellent food and drink at affordable prices.
About the role
As a Café Assistant, you will have a chance to join a talented and passionate team helping to provide excellent customer experience, as well as support the Café’s trainee’s progress and learning. You will be responsible for assisting the smooth running of the Café, including delivering exceptional customer service, coffee and cleanliness, and being a positive member of the team.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have relevant experience in the hospitality sector with a passion for food and drink and strong barista skills. You will have excellent communication skills, be enthusiastic, friendly and ready to adapt to changing service needs. Being proactive and team player are also important aspects of the role.
Benefits
As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
· Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
· Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
· 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.
How to apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.
Please note to apply for this position send your CV and cover letter covering the person specification points on the JD to the Human Resources Team via e-mail on the add.
Closing date: Sunday 2 July 2022 (11.59pm)
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage and applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
Registered Charity Numbers: E and W1082947, SC040094