Barista / Cafe Assistant

Searcys are looking for a Barista / Cafe Assistant to join the team at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, you will be  responsible for providing service excellences to our customers, guests and clients within the in-house staff cafe "The Hub". Area for RICS staff to relax and unwind.

The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is the worlds leading professional body for qualifications and standards in land, property, infrastructure and construction. Through our respected global standards, leading professional progression and our trusted data and insight, we promote and enforce the highest professional standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure.

Our Barista at RICS will offer the highest standard of service in terms of service, presentation and efficiency. Working within our friendly team, you will be amongst our guests, experiencing the fantastic views of London.

Searcys is steeps in rich heritage and is passionate about its people, therefore offers industry leading benefits which include:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

• Cafe Barista
• £14 p/h – 0 hours contract
• Monday - Friday only
• 7am - 4pm

Key Responsibilities:

• To help set up the cafe area and coffee bar, ready for each service
• To provide counter service for breakfast & lunch offering
• To help with any clearing and general cleaning duties
• To check and put away any food and beverage after service
• To ensure wastage forms are completed
• To restock the fridge for the next day
• To ensure all labels and prices are correct
• To work on tills and following the Searcys cash handling procedures

• Friendly, outgoing personality; a people person.
• Good listening & verbal communication skills
• Passion for delivering outstanding customer service
• Previous experience in a similar role, especially in the food service industry, is often a plus
• Some knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk