We've got the weekends covered - Looking for Monday to Friday staff - not suitable for students
About Us:
Praline Café & Patisserie is an independent café and patisserie in the heart of Mitchelstown. We take pride in serving great coffee, beautiful pastries, and warm, attentive service. Our team enjoys welcoming familiar faces each day and creating an atmosphere where quality and care come naturally.
We're looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused reliable people to join our café midweek team. You'll serve customers, handle payments, and prepare drinks. Barista experience is a plus but not required — full training provided. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys genuine customer interaction, takes pride in presentation, and has a good eye for detail in both service and retail.
This position is primarily Monday to Friday (mid-week only) with occasional weekend work required during busy periods or to cover holidays. Not suitable for students, as weekday availability is essential.
Responsibilities:
* Greet customers and provide excellent service
* Prepare and serve espresso-based drinks and teas
* Handle orders and payments through the POS system
* Maintain a clean, tidy counter and seating area
* Assist with plating pastries and light food prep
* Assist customers with retail purchases
* Restock shelves and displays to ensure products are attractively presented.
* Work as part of a close-knit team to ensure smooth daily operations
Requirements:
* Friendly and professional attitude
* Previous café/barista experience is a plus (training provided)
* Ability to multitask and work under pressure
What We Offer:
* Part-time and full-time hours available
* Competitive hourly pay based on experience
* Staff discounts on food and drinks
* Supportive, positive team environment
* Promotional opportunities available for the right candidate as the business continues to grow
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From €13.75 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee discount
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* This role is mainly Monday–Friday daytime (midweek only) with occasional weekend cover. Are you available for this schedule?
* Are you able to reliably get to work in Mitchelstown by 8:00 a.m. on scheduled shifts?
Education:
* Leaving Certificate (required)
Experience:
* café or barista: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English, are you ok talking to customers in English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Food Safety/ HACCP training certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/11/2025