Bar and Caf Assistant

Bar and Caf Assistant

artsdepot Closing date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Catering & Hospitality
Contract: Contract
London

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

artsdepot is looking for a Bar and Café Assistant to help deliver a high-quality bar and café service to artsdepot’s customers.

Job Description

The role will be to deliver a high-quality bar and caf service to artsdepot's customers and will report to the Caf Supervisor.
The ideal candidate will be a reliable and proactive individual with a 'cando' attitude and an excellent eye for detail. You should have excellent customer service skills, impeccable hygiene and health & safety awareness, and experience of working within a catering or bar team in a diverse and busy retail catering/bar environment.

The caf /bar team is responsible for the day-to-day operation of artsdepot's caf , bar and event catering service. Our customers include audiences for shows and events, visitors to artsdepot and onsite students.

Job Requirements

Previous bar and catering experience, including caf /bar and cash
handling experience.
Proven experience of serving and dealing with customers with a
professional friendly and welcoming approach.
Impeccable hygiene standards.
A commercial attitude towards service delivery.
Ability to take instruction and use own initiative when working
independently.
Ability to prioritise and work under pressure with good time
management.
Ability to analyse situations and solve problems.
Energetic, creative and enthusiastic team player.
Good standard of literacy, numeracy and comprehension.
Experience of leading a team.
Understanding of working within an arts organisation.
A knowledge of Licensing and Health and Safety Legislation, or
successful completion of the relevant training within an agreed
timescale.
Holder of a Level 3 in Food Hygiene, or equivalent qualification, or successful completion of the relevant training within an agreed
timescale at artsdepot's expense.

Job Responsibilities

To deliver an efficient service to our bar, cafe and events customers.
To serve customers with food, drinks, alcoholic beverages and other products.
To operate tills, cash and card processes accurately.
To ensure caf and bar foyers are welcoming, presentable and safe.
To operate health and hygiene processes well, including cleaning
duties.
To open and close the caf , bar and other catering facilities as required.
To support initiatives to increase revenues in our bar and catering
services.
To develop and maintain a good knowledge of the products on offer and to advise customers on their choices
To operate relevant procedures for catering, cash handling, customer service and health and safety.
To ensure that alcohol is sold according to the Licensing Act 2003
To undertake other duties as reasonably required.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Bar and Caf Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Catering & Hospitality
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Wed, 15 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Bar and Caf Assistant

Job: Bar and Caf Assistant

Organisation: artsdepot

Postcode: N120GA

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the criteria for the role and why you want the position, and an Equal Opportunities Form (downloadable from our website) to [email protected].