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<html><head></head><body><div>Café &amp; Bar Assistant - London Workspace</div>
<div><br>Salary: £28,860</div>
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<div>Diversity</div>
<div><br>We’re an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we’re particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply.&nbsp;</div>
<div><br>About the role</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We are seeking a reliable and customer focused Café &amp; Bar Assistant to join our café within Sustainable Workspaces’ co-working community. You will work closely with the Café &amp; Bar Manager to deliver high quality service, assist in café operations, and help create a welcoming environment for members and guests. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands on role in a small team and is flexible in supporting the café and wider workspace operations when needed.</div>
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<div>The Café &amp; Bar Assistant will support the Café &amp; Bar Manager in daily café operations and collaborate with the Workspace Assistant and Events team when additional help is required.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Key responsibilities</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div><em>Café Operations&nbsp;</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Prepare and serve coffee, food and beverages to a high standard;</li>
<li>Maintain a clean, welcoming, and organised café environment.</li>
</ul>
<div><em>Customer Service</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Provide friendly, efficient service to members and guests;</li>
<li>Respond to queries promptly and professionally.</li>
</ul>
<div><em>Stock &amp; Supplier Support</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Assist the Café &amp; Bar Manager with checking stock levels and receiving deliverables;</li>
<li>Report low stock in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>
<div><em>Compliance &amp; Hygiene</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Follow all health &amp; safety and food hygiene guidelines;</li>
<li>Keep work areas clean, tidy, and compliant at all times.</li>
</ul>
<div><em>Team Collaboration</em>&nbsp;</div>
<ul>
<li>Work closely with the Café &amp; Bar Manager to deliver smooth daily operations;</li>
<li>Support the Workspace Assistant when additional help is needed in the café or front of house tasks.</li>
</ul>
<div><em>Event Assistance</em></div>
<ul>
<li>Support the Events team by helping set up, serve, or clear refreshments for meetings or events when requested.</li>
</ul>
<div>We need you to have experience in</div>
<ul>
<li>Previous experience in a café, bar, or hospitality role.</li>
<li>Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safe working practices.</li>
</ul>
<div>Skills &amp; attributes</div>
<ul>
<li>Strong communication and customer service skills.</li>
<li>Friendly, approachable, and team oriented.</li>
<li>Ability to follow guidance while also taking initiative when needed.</li>
<li>Able to carry out the practical tasks required in a café environment, such as carrying trays, setting up tables and restocking supplies.</li>
<li>Flexible and proactive approach to work in a busy, dynamic environment.</li>
</ul>
<div>You ideally have experience in</div>
<ul>
<li>Food hygiene certification.</li>
<li>Experience in coworking, café, or events environments.</li>
<li>Interest in sustainability and environmentally conscious food and beverage practices.</li>
</ul>
<div>Benefits</div>
<ul>
<li>Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Full-time, 5-days per week, Monday to Friday, on shift in standard working hours 8am - 10pm. Additional flexibility required to cover events.</li>
<li>Remuneration: £28,860 per annum</li>
<li>Based: London Workspaces</li>
</ul>
<div>Additional details</div>
<ul>
<li>25 days Holiday + Bank Hols (prorated for part-time)</li>
<li>Monthly Wellness Day (for rest &amp; recharge)</li>
<li>Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme</li>
<li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme</li>
</ul>
<div>As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave &amp; pay (after 2 years’ service).</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Recruitment process</div>
<ul>
<li>30 min phone screening interview</li>
<li>One stage in person interview with practical task</li>
</ul>
<div>About Sustainable Ventures</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We’re Europe’s largest ecosystem of climate tech startups. Following our expansion of our Central London headquarters, and the recent opening of our Central Manchester workspace, we’re focused on our mission to develop 1000 new businesses by 2025, and expand our operations across UK regions.</div>
<div><br>Our impact on the planet’s climate and its natural resources is being felt more often and by more people than ever before. It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reach Net Zero by 2050. This presents the world’s biggest challenge and it is something that SV has been addressing since 2011.&nbsp;</div>
<div><br>We believe in the power of commercial innovation to address the twin challenges of climate change and resource scarcity.</div>
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Café & Bar Assistant - London Workspace

<html><head></head><body><div>Workspaces Front Desk Host</div>
<div><br>Salary: £28,860</div>
<div>Contract: FTE (job share considered)</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Diversity</div>
<div><br>We’re an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive environment, where everyone can thrive and be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that the climate crisis intersects with social and inclusion issues, and we’re particularly eager to receive applications from individuals who bring diverse perspectives, including people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, parents, carers, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. We also value different experiences and encourage applicants whose backgrounds may not exactly match the criteria in the job description to apply.&nbsp;</div>
<div><br>About the role</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>The Front Desk Host plays a key and integral role in our member experience. Based at our reception area, you are the first point of contact for members, guests, and employees arriving at the Workspace. As a friendly face, you set the tone with a warm welcome and are always on hand to field requests and enquiries. As we host a lot of events, things can also get busy, and you’ll be the calm guide, steering and signposting members and guests to where they need to be.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As the face of our community, your presence helps everyone feel welcomed, supported, and connected to our wider network of climate tech entrepreneurs. You will be responsible for greeting visitors, managing enquiries, and maintaining an organised and welcoming front desk environment.</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Key responsibilities</div>
<ul>
<li>Greet and assist members, guests, and employees with a friendly hello - ensuring a warm welcome and an organised reception desk;</li>
<li>Managing front desk operations - letting people know when their guests have arrived, handling phone and inbox communications, and organising post;</li>
<li>Opening the workspace on arrival - &nbsp;lights, checking meeting rooms, air conditioning, etc;</li>
<li>Troubleshooting audio visual or printer issues and managing/monitoring workspace supplies;</li>
<li>Monitoring member attendance, and managing meeting room bookings - always ensuring meeting rooms are tidy;</li>
<li>Working closely with the Membership and Ecosystem Lead to ensure member needs and opportunities are handled fast and efficiently;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting promotion of community events.</li>
</ul>
<div>We need you to have experience in</div>
<ul>
<li>Excellent service experience, preferably in a similar role;</li>
<li>Warm, friendly, and approachable style;</li>
<li>Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, with people at all levels;</li>
<li>Ability to stay calm and effective under pressure, especially during busy periods and events;</li>
<li>Tech-savviness - comfortable troubleshooting office equipment and booking systems;</li>
<li>A&nbsp;flexible, dependable, adaptable and reliable working philosophy - willing to flex to changing schedules;</li>
<li>Ability to remain composed and take the initiative during unexpected situations, or emergencies.</li>
</ul>
<div>You ideally have experience in</div>
<ul>
<li>Experience in working in a co-working, or shared, workspace environment;</li>
<li>Passion or interest in climate tech, sustainability, or entrepreneurship, which can enhance member interactions and engagement.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<div>Benefit</div>
<ul>
<li>Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. This role is offered on a full-time basis. We are open to discussing a job share arrangement.</li>
<li>Remuneration: £28,860 per annum</li>
<li>Based: London Workspaces</li>
</ul>
<div>Additional details</div>
<ul>
<li>25 days Holiday + Bank Hols (prorated for part-time)</li>
<li>Monthly Wellness Day (for rest &amp; recharge)</li>
<li>Paid Sick Leave + Vitality Health Insurance Scheme</li>
<li>Enhanced Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle to Work Scheme + Octopus EV Lease Scheme</li>
</ul>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>As you grow with us, you can access additional benefits, including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave &amp; pay (after 2 years’ service).</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>Recruitment process</div>
<ul>
<li>30 min phone screening interview</li>
<li>Two stage in person interviews</li>
</ul>
<div>About Sustainable Ventures</div>
<div>&nbsp;</div>
<div>We are Europe’s leading growth partner for climate tech. With 2025 seeing our footprint expand to 8 UK city-regions, we are rapidly scaling to drive systemic change across the UK and into Europe.</div>
<div><br>Having already achieved our target of supporting 1,000 startups by 2025, we are now on a mission to build the world’s most impactful climate tech ecosystem by 2030, embedding our proven model to support climate startups from idea to exit.</div>
<div><br>Our impact on the planet’s climate and its natural resources is being felt more acutely and by more people than ever before. It is clear that significant changes must be made to achieve the targets set by the IPCC and reaching Net Zero by 2050 remains the world’s greatest challenge.</div>
<div><br>Since 2011, we have been at the forefront of this fight, bridging the gap between innovative ideas and market-ready solutions by providing integrated access to funding, expert services, and a thriving community of peers and partners.</div>
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