Job Description

About Qima Cafe

Qima Cafe is part of Origins 1450, a hospitality group redefining coffee and dining through a tree-to-cup approach. At Qima, we bring one of the world's most unique coffee journeys directly to the guest -- pairing exceptional coffee with a refined cafe & patisserie experience.

We are growing our team across our London sites and are looking for a recruitment partner to support us in attracting, selecting, and onboarding exceptional hospitality talent.

Role Summary

The Part-Time Hospitality Recruiter will lead the end-to-end recruitment process for front of house, kitchen, and leadership roles across our sites. The role requires strong sourcing, excellent communication, and the ability to move candidates efficiently through a structured hiring pipeline. This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, quality-focused hospitality environments. This role also has the potential to evolve into a full time opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment for cafe, kitchen, and management roles. Develop and maintain job postings across job boards and recruitment channels. Source candidates proactively through platforms, direct outreach, and local networks. Screen CVs, conduct first-stage interviews, and coordinate trial shifts with hiring managers. Ensure each candidate receives a warm, professional and consistent Qima Cafe experience. Build and maintain a talent pipeline for rapid hiring needs. Track recruitment KPIs and provide regular hiring updates to management.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience recruiting in hospitality (cafes, restaurants, hotels, etc.). Strong understanding of London hospitality talent markets and channels. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Highly organised with ability to manage multiple roles at once. A proactive, hands-on approach to sourcing -- not just waiting for applicants. Alignment with Qima Cafe's values of quality, empathy, and hospitality.

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

Experience recruiting for premium cafe, bakery, patisserie, or specialty coffee settings. Ability to help build playbooks, recruitment SOPs, or interview frameworks.

Working Arrangements

Flexible working hours and location (mix of remote + site visits). Expected time commitment: 2-3 days per week, depending on recruitment volume. Compensation: Competitive hourly/day rate + performance incentives for successful hires.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 15.00-17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15 - 30 per week

Benefits:

Flexitime On-site parking Work from home
Application question(s):

Are you seeking a part time or full time role? If part time, how many hours per week? If successful, when would you be available to start?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London E15 1JB