223 Cafe Assistant jobs in Ireland

Key Responsibilities:

Your main duties will include:

Food and Coffee Preparation & Presentation

• Prepare and present a variety of food and drinks to meet our high standards.
• Ensure the food and beverages are presented attractively and meet quality standards.
• Follow recipes and ensure portion control is adhered to.

Customer Service Excellence

• Provide a friendly, professional, and efficient service to all customers.
• Greet customers with a positive attitude and ensure a pleasant dining experience.
• Handle customer inquiries, complaints, and special requests with tact and professionalism.
• Anticipate customer needs and go the extra mile to provide exceptional service.

Multitasking in a Fast-Paced Environment

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks such as food prep, customer service, and cleaning, while maintaining high standards of performance.
• Efficiently manage time and priorities during busy periods to ensure smooth operations.

Adherence to Company & Food Service Standards

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the work area, including food prep areas and customer-facing spaces.
• Comply with all health, safety, and food safety regulations at all times.
• Follow company policies and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across all services.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Work closely with colleagues in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Support team members with various tasks as needed to ensure operational efficiency.

Training will be provided as required

Qualifications and Skills :

We're looking for someone who can bring their enthusiasm and energy to the team, including:

• Good spoken English: Clear communication is key in providing excellent customer service.
• Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive Attitude: A "Can-Do" attitude with a passion for making customers smile and delivering great service.
• Time Management: Ability to handle multiple tasks and work efficiently under pressure.

Schedule and Hours:

• You will be rostered for any 5 days out of 7, including weekends (Saturday and Sunday).

• Shifts will be daytime (up to 8 hours per day), between 8am and 6pm with a maximum of 40 hours per week.

• Please note this position requires both Saturday and Sunday availability and will not suit anyone who is limited by morning/afternoon hours due to school/college.

Additional Benefits:

• Tips: Earn additional income through customer gratuities.
• Food Allowance: Enjoy meals while at work.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• On-Site Parking.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, D9 CO. Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you available to work full time hours?

Language:

• good spoken English (required)

Work Location: In person

Join our fun & dynamic team at Sonnies.

We are seeking a friendly and enthusiastic team member for our busy cafe located in Carrick-On-Shannon.

If you're keen on coffee, acai and treats, you are outgoing and like working in a fast paced environment and have great customer service skills - please apply with your cv below & we look forward to hearing from you.

*This position will consist of weekend shifts & experience is an advantage but all training will be provided*

Job Type: Part-time

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Café Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers, providing excellent service, and helping create a welcoming atmosphere in our café/restaurant.

Our café serves breakfast, lunch, and a selection of freshly made pastries. You will be involved in everything from taking customer orders, preparing sandwiches, and serving carvery lunches, to ensuring our guests have a positive dining experience.

Working Hours:

• Scheduled Monday to Friday.
• Weekend shifts may be required occasionally (Saturday or Sunday).

Responsibilities:

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Take and process customer orders accurately.
• Prepare sandwiches and assist with serving carvery lunches.
• Support with breakfast and pastry service.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the café and service areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service to create a positive experience.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or customer service role (preferred).
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when needed.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Food allowance
• Store discount

Experience:

• Cafe Assistant: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Cafe Assistant

Cahercalla Community Care, Ennis is currently looking to recruit a Cafe Assistant to join their highly motivated and focused hospitality team.

The Cafe Assistant will assist in the preparation and service of food and in the cleaning of the kitchen and dining area.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Being a friendly face in our cafe and assisting with food preparation and service
• Keeping our food service area and dining area clean and inviting
• Providing top-notch customer service to residents, visitors, and staff
• Taking orders and serving delicious food and beverages with a smile
• Handling transactions and ensuring the cafe is tidy and stocked
• Having barista experience is an advantage

Skills, Attributes & Requirements:

• Previous experience in a cafe or hospitality setting is a plus
• A warm and welcoming attitude towards customers
• Ability to thrive in a busy cafe environment
• Great communication skills
• Willingness to work some weekends
• Team player mentality
• HACCP certification is preferred

All posts are subject to satisfactory references, medical and Garda vetting.

Note

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role and the range of duties, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Given the nature of the work, it must be stressed that maximum flexibility is required to work in the nursing home. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder periodically by the Home Manager

We are looking for cafe assistant to join our front of house team. Duties include, taking orders, ensuring a good customer service experience, making good quality coffee's and general cleaning and upkeep of front of house area. Shifts include Monday to Friday to cover breakfast and lunch service.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Food allowance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ennis: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Cafe work: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

The Tram Cafe are currently recruiting a Café Assistant on a part time basis in our cafe located in Albert College Park, Hampstead Avenue, Dublin 9.

The Café Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of the café, delivering outstanding customer service, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming environment for our guests.

Customer Service:

• Providing exceptional service by greeting customers with a friendly attitude.
• Efficiently handling customer orders and complaints, ensuring they are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Ensuring clear knowledge of all menu items, including allergens, pricing and promotions to assist with customers questions and queries.
• Using upselling techniques to increase sales opportunities by recommending additional items.

POS System Operation:

• Accurately handling cash and card transactions using the point of sale (POS) system.
• Balancing the till at the end of each shift by counting the cash.

Food and Beverage Preparation:

• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of food and beverages according to the café's standards.
• Ensuring proper food labelling and storage of food items.
• Adhering strictly to Health & Safety procedures, including HACCP guidelines, to ensure a safe working environment and compliance with food safety regulations.
• Responsible for ensuring that all temperature checks are completed as required each day.

Cleaning and Maintenance:

• Keeping inside and outside work surfaces, customer tables, seating areas, customer and staff toilets clean and organized throughout the day
• Carrying out deep cleaning tasks for all café equipment and areas, including dishwashers, Merrychef, ice cream machine, bins, fridges, coffee machines, and bathrooms, ensuring all are kept maintained.
• Reporting any faults or issues of equipment to supervisor/manager
• Carrying out daily opening and closing shift responsibilities as per the scheduled roster.

Ordering & Stock Control:

• Responsible for internal kitchen ordering.
• Rotating and organising the stock on site.

Compliance:

• Complying with all company procedures and policies as outlined in the company handbook.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Any other tasks or duties reasonably requested by the Manager.

The Ideal Candidate-

• Previous experience in the hospitality sector is an advantage.
• Barista experience is mandatory.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work effectively in a team and handle a fast-paced environment.

· Attention to detail and willingness to learn new tasks.

· Ability to work as part of a team

· Ability to handle cash transactions and using a POS system.

· Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Hold a valid permit to work in Ireland.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you able to attend an interview Monday 15th or Tuesday 16th September?
• What is your availability? When do you attend school/college?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

We are looking for a friendly and experienced Café Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with customers, providing excellent service, and helping create a welcoming atmosphere in our café/restaurant.

Our café serves breakfast, lunch, and a selection of freshly made pastries. You will be involved in everything from taking customer orders, preparing sandwiches, and serving carvery lunches, to ensuring our guests have a positive dining experience.

Responsibilities:

• Greet and serve customers in a friendly, professional manner.
• Take and process customer orders accurately.
• Prepare sandwiches and assist with serving carvery lunches.
• Support with breakfast and pastry service.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the café and service areas.
• Deliver excellent customer service to create a positive experience.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a café, restaurant, or customer service role (preferred).
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends when needed.

Working Hours:

• Scheduled Monday to Friday.
• Weekend shifts may be required occasionally (Saturday or Sunday).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 30 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Food allowance
• Store discount

Experience:

• Restaurant: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Cafe Assistant

Please note that this position is based in Howth, Co. Dublin, and candidates must be able to commute for early morning shifts starting from 6:00 AM.

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We're looking for fast, friendly, and skilled full-time and part-time café assistants to join the Mercato team in the heart of Howth Market.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in serving top-quality coffee, sandwiches, and pizzas, and enjoy working as part of a tight, energetic team—we want to hear from you.

About Mercato

Mercato is a busy, high-energy café known for great coffee, fresh food, and fast service. We serve specialty coffee, handmade sandwiches, and stone-baked pizzas to locals, tourists, and regulars who count on us for both quality and speed.

What we're known for:

• Speed & Consistency – Fast, smooth service from open to close
• Skill & Precision – Every coffee pulled, sandwich made, or pizza served is done right
• Hospitality & Energy – Friendly faces and a great atmosphere every day

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Training in coffee and food prep

Real opportunities to grow in a fast-moving company

A dynamic, upbeat, and supportive team environment

What We're Looking For

• Experience in cafés, food, or customer service – but we'll train the right person
• Strong work ethic and speed – you move fast and stay focused
• Customer-first attitude – warm, friendly, and confident with people
• Flexibility – shifts between 6AM and 6PM, 7 days a week (never both open & close in the same day)
• Team spirit – we work hard together and back each other up

At Mercato, we serve with pace, pride, and personality. If you're ready to be part of a hardworking, high-energy team—apply now.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €14.00-€15.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Application question(s):

• Are you looking for full-time or part-time work?
• Do you have experience working as a barista in a fast-paced café? If yes, please briefly describe your experience (type of café, speed of service, coffee skills, etc.).
• Where are you living? Can you reliably commute to Howth on a daily basis?
• Are you available to work at least 30 hours per week, with shifts starting as early as 6:00 AM, including weekends? (Yes/No)

Experience:

• Café: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

We are looking to appoint a full time Café Assistant for our Coffee Shop in Mahon Point Shopping Center, Cork. You will be responsible for making and serving excellent specialty coffees, bagels and various menu items, whilst ensuring that customer service and food service standards are consistently maintained.

Please note that this is fully flexible full time position not suitable for students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Work Location: In person