Job Description

About Us

Littleville is a modern, vibrant, and innovative children's play cafe dedicated to creating memorable experiences for young minds through imaginative play and creative learning. Designed with both children and parents in mind, we offer a safe, engaging environment for little ones, alongside a welcoming space for parents to relax, enjoy high-quality food and drinks, and connect with others.

The Opportunity

We're looking for an

enthusiastic and committed team member

to join us part-time -- with the

potential to grow

into a

Shift Leader, Team Leader

, or an even more senior role after training. This role is ideal for someone passionate about early years, hospitality, and genuinely excited about progressing in a small but growing business.

This is

not

a typical part-time job -- we're seeking someone who's serious about making a meaningful impact, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering excellent service to both children and adults.

Key Responsibilities

Greet families warmly and orient them to our facilities and "rules of play" Supervise the play space, ensuring a fun and safe environment for children Engage with parents and guardians, answering queries and offering excellent customer service Prepare and serve barista-quality coffee and drinks Heat and serve food items such as toasties and paninis Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the day, including end-of-day clean-downs Support in organising and running group bookings or events Report any issues or customer feedback to the manager proactively

What We're Looking For

Someone

passionate about working with children

and creating memorable moments for families A

positive, enthusiastic, and professional

attitude

Cafe/barista experience essential

- must be confident making hot drinks and handling food A strong sense of

responsibility, time management, and initiative

Flexibility with weekend hours

(usually one full weekend day required, plus some weekday shifts) Eagerness to

grow into a leadership role

and contribute to the success of our team long-term

Requirements

Must be able to reliably commute to Orpington or plan to relocate before starting Minimum

1 year of barista/cafe experience

Experience working with or around children (preferred) Eligibility to work in the UK (required)

Benefits

Flexitime Employee discount Free or discounted food Opportunities for training and promotion within a growing business

Schedule

Day shifts (approximately 8 hours) Weekend availability required Holiday cover on a rota basis

Ready to join our team?

If you're serious about hospitality, love working with children, and want a part-time role that can grow into something more, we'd love to hear from you!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.50-14.50 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime
Work Location: In person