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Café General Assistant
Job Introduction
Tate Eats is unique in the cultural world, a hospitality business whose purpose supports the vision and reach of Tate in all four of its galleries. All our profits are returned to Tate championing the right to the richness of art for everyone.
Our business is multi-faceted, we run restaurants, cafés and bars while delivering a vast range of events from film premieres to boardroom lunches. We are though much more than that, we have a pioneering roastery setting the agenda on gender equality in the coffee supply chain. We brew beer, we blend gin, we create teas, we have a multi award-winning wine programme, we visit farms, we research and write menus in response to Tate's diverse programme, and we collaborate with artists and curators.
We are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and experienced Cafe General Assistant to join our team at Tate St Ives
Become part of the Tate Eats dynamic team and be part of Tate. We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.
As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities.
Our Benefits Include
Staff meal allowance
Performance & service awards
Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme, and Eyecare vouchers
Producer & Supplier Trips
Beverage training & tastings
Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets
Free entry to exhibitions for you, your friends and family.
Our ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements. They will enjoy a busy environment and be passionate about food & beverage, people and teamwork. This individual will be an effective communicator, providing the highest level of customer service and have the ability to use their initiative and work independently.
While apps like ChatGPT can be useful for research, we ask that you answer our questions in your own words. This will help us to get to know you as an individual as well as your thoughts about the role. Please note that responses identified as solely AI-generated will be rejected.
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Café General Assistant
Salary £12.73 per hour plus great benefits
Frequency Weekly - Hourly
Job Reference TE/TP/699/526
Contract Type Fixed Term - Full Time
Contract Details Zero hour contract on a fixed-term basis for 6 months.
Closing Date 12 March, 2026
Job Category Front of House Operations
Business Unit Eats
Location Tate St Ives Cafe, United Kingdom
Posted on 13 February, 2026
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