Café Assistant (part-time job share)

Cafe Assistant

Part Time 23 hours (Job Share)

Nottingham

Permanent

Sandicliffe Nottingham is looking for a friendly, reliable, and customer focused Café Assistant to support our busy dealership café. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, delivering great service, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for customers and colleagues.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful workspace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those returning to work, individuals seeking flexible hours, and people looking to build confidence and experience in a supportive environment.

Hours of Work

  • 23 hours a week Plus any holiday cover, All hours worked is paid.
  • Monday to Friday: Between 8:00am – 3:30pm (part time hours within this window)
  • Saturdays: 1 in 2, 8:00am – 12:00pm
We can explore flexibility within these hours to support individual circumstances wherever possible. This is a job share position, so extra hours to support holidays is required

About the Role

As a Café Assistant, you will play an important part in creating a positive customer experience. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks and light refreshments
  • Keeping the café area clean, tidy, and well stocked
  • Providing a warm, friendly service to customers and staff
  • Handling payments accurately and efficiently
  • Supporting general café operations, including food preparation and basic cleaning tasks
  • Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety at all times
This role is ideal for someone with a positive attitude, good communication skills, and a genuine desire to help others.

Due to this being a job share, you will be required to cover holidays and sickness for your team member as and when required. So flexibility with your availability will be required.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants with all levels of experience. You’ll be a great fit if you have:

  • A friendly, approachable manner
  • A Valid Food Hygiene Certificate
  • Someone who can provide holiday / sickness cover as and when required
  • Good organisational skills
  • The ability to work confidently in a busy environment
  • A commitment to excellent customer service
  • Willingness to learn and support colleagues
Experience in hospitality, catering, or customer service is essential due to you working alone sometimes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Sandicliffe is an equal opportunity employer. We:

  • Encourage applications from underrepresented groups
  • Offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
  • Champion a fair, inclusive, and supportive workplace
  • Value individuality, respect, and collaboration
We want every colleague to feel welcome and able to succeed.

What We Offer

  • A supportive and friendly team culture
  • Flexible part time hours
  • Staff discounts across vehicles, servicing, and parts
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • A workplace where your contribution is appreciated
Apply Today

If you enjoy working with people and want to join a warm, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our Sandicliffe family.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From £15,201.16 per hour

Benefits

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Enhanced paternity leave
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Referral programme
  • Store discount
Experience:
  • working in a cafe or similar role preparing light lunches: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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