WatchHouse is an industry leading group of specialty coffee houses across London, with a flagship house in the heart of the Cotswolds - Bath. At WatchHouse, we’re passionate about creating exceptional experiences — not just through specialty coffee, but through everything we serve across our 18 Houses in London. Behind every beautifully plated dish and thoughtfully crafted bake is the beating heart of our operation: our Central Production Kitchen.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join this vital team. In this role, you’ll be a key part of making sure our Houses are consistently stocked with the high-quality food WatchHouse is known for. Your work will directly impact the daily experiences of thousands of guests, ensuring that every plate and pastry tells the story of our commitment to quality, care, and craft.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in a professional kitchen and be confident and skilled in service. We create, pack and distribute sandwiches and breakfast lines to all 18 houses so working well under pressure, attention to detail and working in a timely pace is essential to this role to ensure we supply all orders on time and in full.

You’ll be responsible for:

·       Supporting food preparation as well as full service. 

·       Working alongside the kitchen team to support with any needs from washing cutlery, plating dishes to putting away orders.

·       Maintaining a clean work space throughout the day; cleaning floors, santisting stations, taking out the refuse and maintaining safety standards.

·       You will be working in professional kitchens and best-in-class equipment.

This role is full time role, 30-40 hours per week with opportunity to flex up on hours when needed. You'll be based at one location but we ask that everyone is flexible and willing to help out at one of the 12 sites across London.

This role also gives the successful candidates the opportunity to join WatchHouse at a time in which we are gearing towards exciting expansion, giving everyone unique career opportunities over the coming months and years, the perfect role for someone looking to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. You’ll have access to a range of in House learning and development programmes and the opportunity for promotion and transfer across the sites as the company develops.

In short, at WatchHouse you can expect:

·       A truly wonderful bunch of people that you’ll get to work with.

·       London Living Wage pay as a minimum plus TRONC.

·       Guaranteed contracted hours every week to suit you. 

·       Great shift times.

·       Free coffee & WatchHouse drinks (even on days off).

·       Free lunch on every shift!

·       30% off food when you aren’t working.

·       Discounts on the WatchHouse retail range.

·       Access to the WatchHouse cycle to work scheme.

·       Full training available and opportunities for career growth and development across the business.

Working at WatchHouse. 

·       WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care. 

·       We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected.  

·       A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.  

·       We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination. 

·       Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour- these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.  

·       We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner. 

·       We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes. 

·       We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business. 

·       Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what makes WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you, and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours.  

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WatchHouse is an industry leading group of specialty coffee houses across London, with a flagship house in the heart of the Cotswolds - Bath. At WatchHouse, we’re passionate about creating exceptional experiences — not just through specialty coffee, but through everything we serve across our 18 Houses in London. Behind every beautifully plated dish and thoughtfully crafted bake is the beating heart of our operation: our Central Production Kitchen.

We’re looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join this vital team. In this role, you’ll be a key part of making sure our Houses are consistently stocked with the high-quality food WatchHouse is known for. Your work will directly impact the daily experiences of thousands of guests, ensuring that every plate and pastry tells the story of our commitment to quality, care, and craft.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience working in a professional kitchen and be confident and skilled in service. We create, pack and distribute sandwiches and breakfast lines to all 18 houses so working well under pressure, attention to detail and working in a timely pace is essential to this role to ensure we supply all orders on time and in full.

You’ll be responsible for:

·       Supporting food preparation as well as full service. 

·       Working alongside the kitchen team to support with any needs from washing cutlery, plating dishes to putting away orders.

·       Maintaining a clean work space throughout the day; cleaning floors, santisting stations, taking out the refuse and maintaining safety standards.

·       You will be working in professional kitchens and best-in-class equipment.

This role is full time role, 30-40 hours per week with opportunity to flex up on hours when needed. You'll be based at one location but we ask that everyone is flexible and willing to help out at one of the 12 sites across London.

This role also gives the successful candidates the opportunity to join WatchHouse at a time in which we are gearing towards exciting expansion, giving everyone unique career opportunities over the coming months and years, the perfect role for someone looking to pursue a career in the hospitality industry. You’ll have access to a range of in House learning and development programmes and the opportunity for promotion and transfer across the sites as the company develops.

In short, at WatchHouse you can expect:

·       A truly wonderful bunch of people that you’ll get to work with.

·       London Living Wage pay as a minimum plus TRONC.

·       Guaranteed contracted hours every week to suit you. 

·       Great shift times.

·       Free coffee & WatchHouse drinks (even on days off).

·       Free lunch on every shift!

·       30% off food when you aren’t working.

·       Discounts on the WatchHouse retail range.

·       Access to the WatchHouse cycle to work scheme.

·       Full training available and opportunities for career growth and development across the business.

Working at WatchHouse. 

·       WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care. 

·       We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected.  

·       A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.  

·       We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination. 

·       Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual’s abilities, skills, performance and behaviour- these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.  

·       We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner. 

·       We plan ahead, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes. 

·       We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business. 

·       Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what makes WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you, and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours.  

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