Are you passionate about food, hospitality, and making a difference? Our client, an environmental charity is looking for a Cafe / Front of House Assistant to join their wonderful team at their popular café. All profits from the café support the organisation's amazing work, so you’ll be helping contribute to a meaningful cause with every shift!

Café/Front of House Assistant

Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm (occasional late nights for events)

Contract: 15 hours across 7 days (Flexible shifts)

Salary: Under 21 £10 per hour. 21 and over £12.21 per hour

Location: Winlaton Mill, Gateshead

About The Organisation

The café is a vibrant, welcoming space where the organisation serves delicious food and drinks to their loyal customers. They pride themselves on being a close-knit team of friendly and kind individuals who make every customer feel special. The café has become a local favourite, and the charity is proud to see so many return customers who value their high-quality service. All the profits from the café go towards supporting the fantastic charity, which helps improve communities and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service by serving food and drinks
• Assist with food preparation and kitchen duties
• Maintain a clean and organized café environment
• Support the team to ensure high standards of food hygiene and safety
• Work alongside a friendly team to create a positive and welcoming experience for all customers

What The Employer is Looking For

• Ideally availability Monday to Sunday, 9am to 5pm (flexible hours can be discussed)
• A positive attitude and a customer-focused approach
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, busy environment
• Previous experience in catering or hospitality is a plus, but not essential
• A team player who enjoys working together to create a welcoming atmosphere
• Someone who takes pride in their work including being punctual and well presented
• A flexible and adaptable worker who can support their colleagues and the centre’s needs

Why Join The Organisation?

• Be part of a supportive, friendly team that truly cares about customers and each other
• Work in a popular café that is loved by the community
• Contribute to a meaningful cause by supporting the charity
• Gain valuable experience in the catering industry

If you’re passionate about food, love working with people, and want to be part of a team that’s making a real difference, the organisation would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: November 30, 2025

Please note: should the employer receive a high volume of applications, they may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

The employer reserves the right to close this advert at any time.

Interested?

To apply, please click the apply button. You will be taken to a simple CHM Recruit form where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions.

Make yourself at home

The employer wants you to be yourself and they value everything that makes you unique. They recognise and celebrate your difference and together you will make the organisation a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer they offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role.

The organisation ensures that they provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that they organise. They are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Their safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people they appoint are suitable to work with children, young people and adults.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.