This is a customer-facing role involving service, food preparation and café operations. Front of House Team Members deliver excellent customer service while preparing drinks, desserts and food items to Yuum standards in a fast-paced premium café environment. This role is part of the opening team at Yuum The Whiteley
Our ideal candidate:
· Passionate about hospitality and guest experience
· Friendly, confident and professional when interacting with customers
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment
· Takes pride in cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail
· Interested in premium food, drinks and service standards
· Positive team player with strong communication skills
Responsibilities:
Customer Service
· Welcome customers and provide friendly, professional service
· Create a welcoming environment and deliver consistently high hospitality standards
· Take customer orders using the POS system
· Maintain strong product knowledge and confidently recommend products and promotions to increase average order value
Food & Drink Preparation
· Prepare drinks, desserts and food items according to Yuum standards
· Carry out light food preparation and cold prep when required
· Follow product handling and storage procedures
· Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
Operations & Teamwork
· Maintain Yuum service, presentation and product standards at all times
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the counter, equipment and service areas
· Refill product displays and maintain visual presentation
· Assist with deliveries, restocking and inventory organisation
· Maintain product display standards
· Support waste reduction and stock rotation
· Assist with opening, closing and daily operational tasks
· Work closely with the team to keep service smooth, organised and welcoming during busy periods
· Share feedback and suggestions to help improve service and operations
What we are looking for:
Experience & Skills
· Previous experience in hospitality, café, retail or customer service preferred
· Comfortable using POS systems and handling customer orders
· Good spoken English
Personal qualities
· Strong communication and customer service skills
· Positive attitude and strong attention to detail
· Reliable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment
· Takes ownership of tasks and service standards
· Interest in premium food, drinks or café culture
Work requirements
· Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends
· Comfortable standing and moving for extended periods during busy service
· Work collaboratively with the team to maintain smooth service during peak periods
What we offer:
· Competitive hourly pay
· Paid holiday
· Staff discount on Yuum products
· Structured training and onboarding from day one
· Opportunities to develop within a growing premium café brand
· Be part of the opening team at Yuum The Whiteley
This is a customer-facing role involving service, food preparation and café operations. Front of House Team Members deliver excellent customer service while preparing drinks, desserts and food items to Yuum standards in a fast-paced premium café environment. This role is part of the opening team at Yuum The Whiteley
Our ideal candidate:
· Passionate about hospitality and guest experience
· Friendly, confident and professional when interacting with customers
· Comfortable working in a fast-paced café environment
· Takes pride in cleanliness, presentation and attention to detail
· Interested in premium food, drinks and service standards
· Positive team player with strong communication skills
Responsibilities:
Customer Service
· Welcome customers and provide friendly, professional service
· Create a welcoming environment and deliver consistently high hospitality standards
· Take customer orders using the POS system
· Maintain strong product knowledge and confidently recommend products and promotions to increase average order value
Food & Drink Preparation
· Prepare drinks, desserts and food items according to Yuum standards
· Carry out light food preparation and cold prep when required
· Follow product handling and storage procedures
· Follow food safety, hygiene and allergen procedures
Operations & Teamwork
· Maintain Yuum service, presentation and product standards at all times
· Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the counter, equipment and service areas
· Refill product displays and maintain visual presentation
· Assist with deliveries, restocking and inventory organisation
· Maintain product display standards
· Support waste reduction and stock rotation
· Assist with opening, closing and daily operational tasks
· Work closely with the team to keep service smooth, organised and welcoming during busy periods
· Share feedback and suggestions to help improve service and operations
What we are looking for:
Experience & Skills
· Previous experience in hospitality, café, retail or customer service preferred
· Comfortable using POS systems and handling customer orders
· Good spoken English
Personal qualities
· Strong communication and customer service skills
· Positive attitude and strong attention to detail
· Reliable, organised and able to work in a fast-paced environment
· Takes ownership of tasks and service standards
· Interest in premium food, drinks or café culture
Work requirements
· Ability to work flexible shifts including weekends
· Comfortable standing and moving for extended periods during busy service
· Work collaboratively with the team to maintain smooth service during peak periods
What we offer:
· Competitive hourly pay
· Paid holiday
· Staff discount on Yuum products
· Structured training and onboarding from day one
· Opportunities to develop within a growing premium café brand
· Be part of the opening team at Yuum The Whiteley