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Are you looking for a hands‑on role in a busy and friendly coffee shop environment?
Do you want to use your customer service skills to make a real difference every day?

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our coffee shop team. You’ll play a key role in creating a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors, delivering great service while maintaining high standards across all areas of the café.

This is a varied and fast‑paced role, ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in their work, and thrives as part of a team.

• Delivering excellent customer service and preparing drinks/food to high standards
• Maintaining stock levels, replenishing displays, and supporting with deliveries
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness, health & safety, and presentation
• Using initiative to maximise sales and confidently operate the till

• Previous experience in hospitality or retail
• A positive, “can‑do” attitude with strong customer focus
• Confidence working in a busy environment and as part of a team

• Closing date: 5th July 2026
• Interview Date: w/c 13th July 2026

College location:
Based at our Eastbourne Campus.

Annual salary:
Circa £24,500 FTE – Circa £11,900 Actual.

Hours:
Part Time – 22.5 Hours/36 Weeks Term Time Only.

Hours to be worked est.  Monday to Friday

September Start

In return, we can offer you:

A competitive FE salary, generous annual leave & pension, access to funded teaching qualifications, apprenticeships and a range of other training courses to support career development, as well as many other benefits.

To Apply and view the Job Description & Person Specification, please register or log in and complete the online form via the 'Apply' link below.

Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Please note:

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.

East Sussex College is a values‑driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values:

• Positivity
• Respect
• Opportunity
• Unity
• Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at  and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

We prefer to hire our people directly, but we have a preferred supplier list for when we require additional support. We will be in touch if we need you.