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Jobs / London café

Part-and full-time kitchen staff

The Monocle Café is looking for driven individuals with outstanding qualities who, ideally, have worked in a kitchen before. The ideal candidates will have a passion for cooking and preparing memorable dishes; those with a flair for Japanese food will be placed at the front of the queue. Attention to detail and efficiency are compulsory; you will be required to work closely with food – both its preparation and presentation – and keep your workspace in perfect condition at all times. Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards is a pre-requisite.

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and a cover letter.

Jobs / London café

Barista

Part time/Full-time

We are looking for a highly motivated, efficient Barista to join us at The Monocle Café in Marylebone, London.

For this role your priority will be exceptional customer service, great coffee and an overall fantastic attention to detail.

You ideally have 1+ year working the hospitality industry, are a team-player, are punctual and reliable and open to working on weekends. An interest in print and our brand is a plus.

Responsibilities:

Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all items on the menu & drinks list, including any specials or new items

Ensure all café equipment is maintained correctly and that accurate maintenance schedules are recorded and logged

To ensure the satisfaction of all customers by ensuring that service is prompt, efficient and delivered to the highest standards

To deal with all customer enquiries in a polite and courteous manner

To assist in the planning and execution of any special functions or events

To ensure a safe and hygienic environment is maintained for customers, staff and visitors and report any defects immediately to the Café Manager and/or supervisor

To ensure that all staff maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and that individual and the operation meet statutory food safety standards

To ensure that each day’s sales are correctly and accurately reconciled in line with the electronic-point-of-sale report and credit card terminal

Benefits:

• Tips

• Company events

• Staff meals & coffees when working

• Employee discount at our Monocle Shop & Café

• HOURLY RATE £10.50 + with experience

Jobs / London café

Assistant manager

The Monocle Café now has an opening for a standards-driven, ambitious and talented Assistant Manager. The role involves the day to day running of the café business, overseeing both the kitchen team and hosting the front of house.

You will deputise for the Café Manager, and be responsible for all aspects of managing the financial and operational elements of the business in their absence.

We offer an excellent package and the opportunity for rapid career development alongside the prestige of working for a highly respected, international lifestyle and fashion brand.

The Monocle Café is situated very close to our London bureau and you will have daily interactions with the wider Monocle team who frequently entertain guests there.

We are known for our excellent coffee and drinks, so proven barista skills in a busy environment are essential, as is the ability to train and develop a team.

You will have at least two years’ experience of supervising a small, cohesive team and delivering an exceptional and unique customer experience within an independent environment.

You must be able to demonstrate an inherent understanding of the Monocle brand, and possess a genuine passion for interests that share a synergy with monocle, especially in relation to media, fashion, design, travel and culture.

The Monocle Café is open seven days a week and you will be expected to work weekends and evenings as part of your weekly schedule. Excellent verbal and written English and basic computer skills are obligatory.

If you share our passions and believe that you could actively contribute to the ongoing development and expansion of the Monocle cafe, please send us your CV and a cover letter.

Jobs / London café

Café Chef

The Monocle Café is looking for a driven individual who is creative, proactive and has a flair for producing delicious fresh food. Our menu is small and perfectly formed, with Japanese and Scandinavian influences providing a unique and interesting selection of light bites and tasty snacks to eat in or take away.

You will be working as part of a small team, so a friendly demeanour and can-do attitude is essential. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and preparing memorable dishes; those with a flair for Japanese food will be placed at the front of the queue. Attention to detail and efficiency are compulsory. You will be required to work closely with food – both its preparation and presentation – and keep your workspace in perfect condition at all times. Knowledge of HACCP and hygiene standards is a prerequisite. We offer excellent opportunities for career development and personal advancement.

If this sounds like you, please send us your CV and a cover letter.

Jobs / London café

Café supervisor

Full time, Part-time, Permanent

The Monocle Café is seeking a café supervisor with experience to help lead the front and back of house teams in the day-to-day operations of the café.

You should be a strong communicator, detail-orientated and passionate about hospitality and creating a fun, cosy atmosphere for our customers and staff.

You should like a fast-paced environment and be excited to be support and be involved in wider company events.

Responsibilities:

Take responsibility to ensure smooth running of the business during working shifts and to conduct this in line with Monocle Café policies, procedures, and strategic direction.

Use initiative to solve any problems.

You will be responsible for ensuring excellent customer service is provided across the team. You should ensure that service is prompt and delivered to the highest standards

To assist in the training and development of new staff and always contribute to a positive work environment.

To assist in ensuring stock levels are maintained and communicated to management

To assist in the planning and execution of any special functions or events

Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and ensure guidelines are adhered to

Proactively resolve any customer complaints in an efficient, professional, and satisfactory manner to ensure a positive outcome and secure future business, escalating any serious issues to the Cafe Manager.

To ensure that each day’s sales are correctly and accurately reconciled in line with the electronic-point-of-sale report and credit card terminal.

Benefits:

• Tips

• Company events

• Staff meals & coffees when working

• Employee discount at our Monocle Shop & Café

• Flexible work schedules if wanted

HOURLY RATE £12.50 + Based on experience

Jobs / London café

Food supervisor

Monocle is seeking a full-time Food Supervisor to work at the Monocle café in London.

Roles & responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen employees engaged in serving food, and in maintaining cleanliness of food service areas and equipment;
• Train and monitor workers performance of duties;
• Assign and coordinates work of kitchen employees to promote efficiency of operations;
• Supervise serving of meals eat in and take away Inspect kitchen area (utensils, equipment, storage) to ensure health and safety standards are met;
• Keep records (inventory, sales, wastage and costs), place orders in line of efficiency and performance, and be contact person to food suppliers;
• Create work schedules and evaluate work performance of kitchen employees Daily preparation of food and beverages together with employees;
• Planning menus;
• Recruit new kitchen employees;
• Preparing reports and other performance analysis documentation;
• Reporting to and attending regular meetings with line-manager or head office representatives;
• Handling customer complaints and queries;
• Insuring high standards of customer service are maintained.

Skills

• Excellent customer service skills;
• Flair for presenting food and beverages;
• Ability to lead and motivate teams and influence people;
• Good organisational skills Energy and stamina;
• Decision-making ability and problem-solving skills;
• Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy;
• Passion for worldly food, especially Japanese;
• Creative and original, likes to think outside the box;
• Understanding for take away food operations Knowledge of HAPPC and Uk regulations concerning food handling. Working hours Hours of work are generally long and shift based, with early mornings, weekends, and bank holiday work to be expected.