Apprentice Café & Bar Assistant

ANKAVE is an independent specialty coffee shop and cocktail bar located opposite Millennium Square in Leeds city centre.

We are looking for a friendly, reliable and hardworking apprentice to join our small team. No previous café or bar experience is required, as full training will be provided.

This is a practical hospitality role combining customer service, specialty coffee, food preparation, cleaning and general café operations. You will work towards a recognised Level 2 hospitality apprenticeship while gaining real experience in a busy independent venue.

Duties will include:

Welcoming and serving customers

Learning how to prepare specialty coffees and cold drinks

Taking orders and payments

Preparing and serving simple food

Clearing and cleaning tables

Cleaning toilets, shelves, fridges and work areas

Cleaning coffee equipment correctly

Washing dishes, trays and utensils

Restocking products and supplies

Checking stock, dates and cleanliness

Helping with opening and closing duties

Learning basic cocktail preparation where legally permitted

Completing other reasonable café-support duties

What we offer:

Full training with no previous experience required

A recognised hospitality qualification

Paid apprenticeship training time

Specialty coffee training

Food and drink preparation experience

Support from an approved apprenticeship training provider

Opportunities to take on more responsibility as your skills develop

This is a genuine apprenticeship position. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for government-funded apprenticeship training.