Manchester Kitchen All-rounder

We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a little coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a sophisticated brand that stands for flavour and service.  Right from the start three core principles have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation. 

We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business. 

About the role. 

We are currently looking for a Kitchen all-rounder to support our Manchester Café space. Being part of the cafe team, the Kitchen all-rounder works alongside the team to ensure smooth service and maintain our high standards.

Our Manchester café has a menu that is fresh and simple, consisting of delicious sandwiches, classic breakfast and lunch dishes and a selection of sweets and cakes. We prepare most things on-site, in an open kitchen and using the best seasonal ingredients we can get our hands on. 

Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, as is attention to detail, high level of communication, a knack for multi-tasking and a willingness to get things done. Working in a café environment can be unpredictable, so being able to keep cool under pressure is a must. 

In this role, you will: 

• Ensure consistent high standards of food preparation and presentation e.g. sandwich making, baking, fresh juice preparation.  


• Provide exceptional customer service in all interactions with customers, suppliers and colleagues. 
  


• Setup, pack down, pot-wash and cleaning of food areas. 
  


• Ensure all Health and Safety requirements are maintained in the space. 


• Support our Kitchen leader and Cafe General Manager with ad hoc duties. 

About you. 

• Have experience previously in a kitchen or some experience in hospitality


• Exceptional organisational skills. 


• High levels of communication skills, both written and verbal. 


• Enthusiastic and a deep love for food, finger on the pulse of the Manchester food scene. 


• Self-motivated and able to work autonomously 


• Infallible eye for detail. 

This is a part-time role which means 2 shifts a week (around 16 hours per week). Shifts will usually be on Sunday and Monday.  

This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody who already has hospitality experience and is looking to further their career in the coffee industry. If you love coffee and hospitality, we’d love to hear from you! 

At Allpress we are proud to promote diversity and flexible working. We are an equal opportunities employer who values inclusivity. 

If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining: 

• Why you’d like to work for Allpress 

• What interests you in the role 

• Why you think you’d be a good fit 

Details: 

Hours: 2 days per week around 16 hours per week. 

Times: Our spaces open from 8am - 4pm Mon to Fri and 9am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Most shifts will be on Sundays and Mondays. 

Probation period: 3 months  

Reporting to: Manchester Cafe General Manager  

Salary: £13 per hour

By becoming part of Allpress we offer our team: 

• Free coffee in all our cafes plus a bag to take home every week


• Fully paid access to gympass


• An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health


•  Personal leave day allowance


•  Good work-life balance and options for flexible working


•  Vast career development


• Living Wage employer


• A transparent and friendly company culture

Diversity & Inclusion Pledge 

At Allpress we truly believe we are better together – We are committed to being an inclusive organisation where all people feel valued, respected and engaged. 

We commit to… 

Continuously working towards removing barriers and bias. 

Building inclusive teams who represent people from all groups in society 

Building a safe environment where it is encouraged to speak out against discrimination in any form. 

Cultivating a sense of belonging by encouraging our people to fearlessly bring their whole selves to work