Cafe Assistant - The British Museum
WSHGroup
Posted: March 6, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Café Assistant is required to work in our iconic London-based cafe, assisting with daily operations, ensuring the high standards of our brand are maintained. The role involves working with customers, managing orders, and maintaining a clean and welcoming environment, while also contributing to the success of our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with excellent customer service skills and a passion for the hospitality industry.
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Job Description
When we founded Benugo 28 years ago we had a vision of not just creating superb, natural food but of giving London something that was a real experience.
This vision is still true today. The Benugo brand stretches from our own award-winning high street stores to cafes and restaurants within some of the world’s best loved public spaces and visitor attraction.
Find out more about us at www.benugo.com
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: £12.21 per hour (£12.71 from April)
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
• 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
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!