Job Opportunities

Company Description

Pilgrims Coffee House is a popular cafe located on Front Street in The Holy Island of Lindisfarne, Berwick-upon-Tweed, United Kingdom. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality food and drinks in a welcoming and memorable atmosphere.

Role Description: washroom/ Kitchen Porter

Here at Pilgrims Coffee House and Roastery on the iconic Holy Island of Lindisfarne we are on the search for an enthusiastic member of the team to support the kitchen and back of house. Primarily the responsibility will be in the washroom area. If you are looking for a great summer job with a with a vibrant team, this could be the job for you. 

About Pilgrims - We pride ourselves on serving excellent coffee roasted on site alongside freshly baked pastries, cakes and bread etc. Quality is important from the first impression down to the last goodbye in all areas of the cafe. To execute this standard in such a busy tourist location requires a working culture of respect, trust, teamwork and grit. Pilgrims is a family owned and run operation with core values of care for people, environmental impact, sustainability as well as supporting the local community and businesses. Our coffee is sourced intentionally with these core values and roasted to order for minimum waste and maximum flavour. We source ingredients from carefully selected suppliers/ producers and prepare 99% of our menu offering in house. 

About you - Qualities we are looking for are first and foremost a positive, can do attitude and team player. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment due to the nature of the tidal island being a tourist/ pilgrimage destination, so you need to be able to adapt, multitask and work efficiently.

Qualifications 

  • Demonstrates ability to work efficiently 

  • Strong time management 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Maintain a clean a tidy work environment 

  • Adhering to food safety, hygiene and quality control

  • Positive outlook and ability to thrive under pressure

  • Own transport essential and ability to commute to the island


Employee Benefits

3 - 5 day working week with hours dependant on tides and seasonal demand (possible job share available)

Free coffee on shift and breakfast food available

Staff socials throughout the year

Birthday and Christmas off

Uniform provided (not a requirement to wear)

Training opportunities 

Staff and family/ friends discount 30%

Annual leave (accrued based on hours worked)

Weekly fitness sessions in the village hall

If you think you would fit in as part of our vibrant team, then we can’t wait to hear from you. Start date ASAP, flexible for the right person. Email Andrea with your C.V and a bit about you to - info@pilgrimscoffee.com