Cafe Assistant - The British Museum

Job Description

We’re on the lookout for passionate and experienced Café Assistants with immediate availability to join our vibrant team at one of the most iconic cultural destinations in the world — The British Museum.

Our cafés serve freshly brewed coffee, delicious sandwiches, vibrant salads, and indulgent cakes — all crafted with care and quality. As part of the Benugo family, we’re committed to creating memorable experiences for every guest, just as unforgettable as the museum’s treasures like the Rosetta Stone.

Please note that: We’re a 7-day operation, so we’re looking for candidates with full-time availability and the flexibility to work any day of the week (Monday–Sunday). Shifts typically run between 9:00am and 7:00pm, with occasional later finishes on Fridays (up to 9:00pm).

We Offer:

Rate: £12.71 

Shifts: 5 days out of 7

Contract: Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or progression to a permanent role

About the Cafe Assistant role:

• Taking orders, serving food and drinks
• Ensuring the customers experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard
• Ensuring that food safety standards are followed at all times

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years experience in similar roles
• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Excellent communication skills
• Takes the initiative
• Excellent time management
• Supportive / Team player
• Excellent customer care skills

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!