Team member for Scandinavian cafe in London
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hej.
We are a friendly Scandinavian Café & Shop that strives to provide a genuine experience food from Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Since we opened in 2007, we’ve grown to be a very busy Café & Shop in Central London - as well as supplying Nordic foods online across the UK. We are passionate about where we come from and what we do – as well as the foods we eat.
We are currently looking for a full time person to join our lovely team. You will be working in our Café & Shop close to Oxford Circus in London. We’re looking for a nice, keen and enthusiastic individual who has excellent interpersonal skills and who’s a team player. In this role, you’ll be working both the coffee machine and you will be serving food in the café - and some days, you will be helping customers in our grocery store. It’s a nice, varied role with scope to learn and progress.
Skills and experience:
- We'd love it if you already have basic barista skills
- Experience in hospitality sector would be great, too.
- You're a hard worker with a can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn.
- Great customer service skills and full of positivity.
- Work in an organised and tidy manner.
- Have a strong logical approach and ability to work in fast-paced environment.
- A real team player who cares about doing things for the greater good of the team.
- A Nordic language is helpful (but not essential - the right attitude is much more important)
- A love of ABBA and Eurovision and general cheesy tunes optional.
What's on Offer:
Starting rate is £11.50/hour (£24,000 PA), rising with experience (next level: Supervisor £12.25h)
Food provided when you’re on shift (and 50% off café food when you are not working, 20% in the grocery shop). Training provided. This role is full time.
To apply, please send a CV and also short cover letter to us, telling us why this role is perfect for you. We look forward to hearing from you.
You can find out more about us here: www.ScandiKitchen.co.uk.
Scandikitchen is committed to equal opportunities for all employees and applicants. Please note you must have the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. We do not sponsor visas.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Enhanced maternity leave
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application question(s):
- Please don't forget to include a cover note. You can also answer the question here: Why is this role perfect for you and why do you want to join our team at ScandiKitchen?
Experience:
- Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Barista / Team member
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 (£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.
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