Cafe assistant
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (Β£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a positive, hardworking team player to join our small team in Broughty Ferry. Sweetpea is a small independent cafe that has a passion to provide our customers with blooming delicious food and drinks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
The candidate must be able to work well under pressure as this is a very fast paced and busy job. You must be a team player that is committed to providing a high standard of work. We are looking for someone that has good communication skills and can not only pass on information to your other team members but also to customers when needed.
The role:
- Great customers
- Take customer orders.
- Using the till system.
- Preparing food and drinks.
- Serving food and drinks.
- Coffee making.
- Prepping food for the next day.
- Answering phones and taking bookings.
- Cash handeling.
- Clear and sanitize any dirty tables.
- Carry out cleaning tasks including cleaning equipment, surfaces and food preparation areas.
- Help the team with food prep.
- Carry out additional duties instructed by the team.
- Weekend working.
- Weekday working.
The right candidate must be available to work both days at the weekend. This position is for between 18 - 21 hours a week.
Candidate must be available a Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday (or at least 3 out of 5 days).
Shifts will change weekly to allow everyone to have a chance of a weekend off.
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounts on food/products *on and off shift*
- Weekly tips
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 14 - 21 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- CafΓ©
Shift:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Cafe assistant / Barista
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Cafe assistant roles across Sweetpea Cafe's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.