We're looking for a multi-tasker with great social skills and a keen interest in food to help us make coffees, lots of falafel pitas and keep the deli and shop ship shape. This is a full time and permanent position and is ideal for someone who has experience in the industry.
Mezze is a small family food venture run by Irish-Israeli couple Nicola and Dvir in the seaside town of Tramore, Co. Waterford. Our food is simple and flavourful inspired by the Middle East. We make the food we love in Mezze; falafels, dips, spreads and salads. Salad is served for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Israel and that’s what we do in Mezze.
We're a small business with big dreams and in 2022 our team won Best World Cuisine in Ireland at the Irish Restaurant Awards as well as the Waterford award for Best Customer Service. In 2022 we also self-published our own cookbook 'Middle Eastern Food Made to Share' which has received great reviews from journalists, food critics, and home cooks.
The successful candidate will work with Mezze owners Nicola and Dvir, and our fab team to ensure the best customer service, a clean and safe enviromnent, and be part of the team preparing fabulous flavour-filled Middle Eastern foods.
Perks

• Mainly daytime hours with occasional evening work
• Sundays and Mondays off
• The best staff lunches (for free when working full days)
• 10% staff discount for our shop & deli
• Opportunity to grow with our business and expand into other areas of interest
• Training opportunities and staff events
• Learn how to prepare Middle Eastern food

Job description

• Full-time - approx 30 hours a week
• Tuesday to Saturday
• 6-8 hours a day
• permanent role

Job requirements

• Experience preparing/serving fresh foods such as salads, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine
• Restaurant/cafe or customer-facing experience
• Barista experience (an advantage)
• Ability to multi-task and work efficiently
• The capability to work safely and neatly
• Willingness to work occasional nights and weekends
• Genuine interest in vegetarian and Middle Eastern foods

Key responsibilities

• Work as part of the team to prepare the highest standard of food (lots of falafel pitas) and hot drinks
• Serve counter and shop customers in a friendly, welcoming, prompt & professional manner
• Manage stock and ensure the shop area is stocked with products displayed attractively and in order
• Organise online shop, catering and hamper orders for delivery and collection
• Ensure the regular and systematic cleaning and maintenance of the deli, shop, and customer areas
• Research and promote deli and shop products giving informed customer information and advice
• Ensure that all reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and other persons on the premises and to observe all health and safety procedures and rules

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From €12.70 per hour
Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Food allowance

Application question(s):

• All roles in Mezze require employees to be on their feet and/or standing throughout their shift along with lifting/carrying items. Good fitness and high stamina is needed for the job. Do you believe that are able to carry out these duties? If so, why?
• Mezze is a fast-paced, busy environment which requires total concentration and focus, an ability to multi-task, prioritise work loads, and think fast. Give us an example of a time when you had work or act in such an environment and how you handled it.
• We strive to create a positive environment for both our customers and our team at Mezze. How could you as a team member contribute to this?
• Why are you interested in working at Mezze?
• What relevant experience or qualifications do you for this position?
• This is a permanent full-time position. Can you confirm that you can commit to working Tuesday to Saturday from 8.30/10am to 4.30pm.

Experience:

• cafe/deli/restaurant: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/09/2023