Front Of House Assistant/Barista
Posted 1 hour 50 minutes ago by Houston & Hawkes
Houston & Hawkes 78 Sandringham
Street, London £15.23 per hour 40 hours per week Monday to Friday
A fantastic opportunity for a polished,
confident and experienced Front of House Assistant / Barista to join an
exceptional Central London location where great coffee, warm hospitality and
impeccable service come together.
Houston & Hawkes is looking for someone
who can bring personality, professionalism and genuine energy to a varied
front-of-house role. Working across two stylish restaurant areas, the coffee
bar and hospitality service, you will be part of the team creating a welcoming
and consistently high-quality experience throughout the day.
This is the perfect role for someone who
loves variety. You might start the morning preparing beautifully made coffees,
move into supporting restaurant service and later assist with hospitality
requirements. Whatever the day brings, you will be someone who notices the
details, enjoys looking after people and takes real pride in presentation.
- Prepare consistently excellent barista-made
coffee and hot beverages - Deliver warm, polished and professional
front-of-house service - Support service across two restaurant areas
- Assist with hospitality requirements and
ensure every service is beautifully presented - Welcome customers and provide friendly,
attentive service throughout the day - Keep the coffee bar and customer-facing
areas immaculate, organised and fully stocked - Replenish food, drinks, crockery and
service items as required - Support the set-up, service and clearing of
hospitality when needed - Work closely with the wider catering and
hospitality team to deliver a seamless experience - Maintain excellent coffee equipment
cleanliness and barista standards - Follow food safety, allergen, hygiene and
health and safety procedures at all times
- Previous experience within front of house,
barista service, hospitality, restaurants or premium contract catering - Strong barista skills and professional
coffee training - Confidence preparing consistently
high-quality espresso-based drinks - A smart, polished and professional
appearance - A warm, bubbly and naturally engaging
personality - Excellent customer service and
communication skills - The confidence to work across coffee,
restaurant and hospitality service - Strong organisation and attention to detail
- A proactive approach and willingness to
support the wider team - Reliability, flexibility and consistently
high personal standards
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Two rotating weekday shifts. 7.30am to 4pm/5pm one week and 8.30am to 5pm the following week
WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?- £15.23 per hour
- 40 hours per week
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Birthday off every year
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption
leave - Free meals on duty
- Contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- CODE Hospitality membership
- Foodie Socials bringing our teams together
to discover new food, drink, coffee and hospitality ideas - Ongoing learning, development and genuine
career progression - Summer Awards Party celebrating our people
and achievements - An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of
London's outstanding venues
Houston & Hawkes is an award-winning
independent caterer creating exceptional food and hospitality experiences
across some of the UK's most impressive workplaces.
We're a Certified B Corp, recipient of the
King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be
ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality. We believe
exceptional service is created by people with personality, pride and genuine
care for the experience they deliver.
If you're an experienced Barista who loves
hospitality, enjoys variety and wants to be part of a professional
Monday-to-Friday team where your personality and skills can really shine, we'd
love to hear from you.