Join the Crofter Team!

Gorse Café Team Members

We’re looking for smiley faces and hard workers!

We’re excited to welcome a new Barista / Front of House team member and also a Kitchen Assistant to our small and growing team here at Gorse Cafe. We’re looking for someone who’s enthusiastic about connecting with people and passionate about what they do. Most of all, we want you to feel at home in your role, with the freedom to grow, contribute ideas, and thrive as part of a value-led team.

Why You Should Join Us (The Perks!)

• The Crofter team are a wonderful and caring bunch of people and we have a friendly and supportive work culture.

• Comrie Croft is a B-Corp, a business that genuinely cares about its impact.

• We offer part-time positions with the possibility of varied and flexible hours.

• Discounts in both Farm- and Bike Shops

• 35 days paid annual leave (pro rata)

• Comrie Croft is a living wage employer

Responsibilities Barista/Front of House:

• Prepare speciality coffee and drinks to a consistently high standard

• Provide friendly, attentive, and thoughtful customer service

• Take orders, serve food and drinks and clear tables

• Support with opening/closing duties, till operation, dialling in the coffee machine and cleaning

• Keep the front of house area clean, tidy, and inviting

• Restock and replenish display items and condiments as needed

• Work collaboratively with the kitchen and wider team for food prep and service

• Be the friendly & welcoming face of Comrie Croft: Represent our values around sustainability, inclusivity, and hospitality

Key Responsibilities Kitchen assistant:

• Daily batch baking and dressing of cakes, cookies, buns and more

• Daily prep of all food products including jams, pestos and coleslaw

• Making toasties with seasonally available ingredients

• Creatively contributing to menu development

• Ability to follow food safety guidelines and take care with allergen sensitive products

• maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen work environment
  

What We’re Looking For:

Essential:

• Barista/FoH experience & BoH/Kitchen Assistant experience 6 months minimum (further, specific training will be provided for successful applicants)

• Warm, friendly and willing to learn

• Big team player with a positive mindset

• Punctual, reliable, and honest

• Weekend availability 

Desirable:

• Interest in sustainable practices and seasonal locally grown produce

• Familiarity with food service and safety standards

• An understanding of Comrie Croft and the service(s) it provides

Ready to Apply?

While prior experience is preferred for some roles, it's definitely not a deal-breaker for the right person. We provide full training for all roles - all we need is a can-do attitude, initiative  and a willingness to learn the ropes.

Please send your CV with previous experience and a brief covering letter outlining which role you are interested in to nino@comriecroft.com