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Come volunteer at our new cafe in Langkawi, Malaysia

The experience

We are a newly established café seeking a polite, reliable, and hardworking individual to join our team as a server. We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where teamwork is at the core of everything we do.

Position Details:

Role: Server

Schedule: 1.5 days off per week

Preferred: Female candidates (Note: this is based on specific team dynamics and is not a restriction on all applicants)

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Kitchen Hand: Help prepare, finish and serve meals.

What you get

2 days off per week

Shared Dorm: You will have a bed in a shared room, which means you will share the same room with other travelers.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Requirements

Intermediate English

Only hosts solo volunteers (doesn’t accept couples or partners)

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

At The Village Cafe , we are embarking on an exciting new journey, and we believe the key to our success lies in building a supportive, collaborative team. To help us kick off this new venture, we are integrating both dedicated volunteers and experienced full-time staff members. Together, we will create a dynamic and positive atmosphere that fosters growth, innovation, and a welcoming environment for our customers.

Activities & Shift

Daily Task Description: Café Server

As a café server, your role is essential in ensuring that customers have a positive and enjoyable experience. You will be responsible for providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean and organized environment, and assisting with various café operations.

Morning/Opening Tasks:

Open the café, ensuring all equipment and appliances are functioning properly (coffee machines, ovens, etc.).

Set up the café area: arrange tables and chairs, prepare condiment stations, and ensure all utensils and glassware are clean and in place.

During Service:

Greet customers warmly and provide them with menus or assist with ordering.

Take food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently.

Serve food and drinks to customers in a timely manner, ensuring high-quality presentation and accuracy.

Maintain cleanliness by clearing and resetting tables, wiping down surfaces, and ensuring the dining area is tidy.

Handle cash and process transactions accurately using the POS system.

Rules

We strive to maintain a professional and welcoming environment for both our staff and customers. To ensure the smooth operation of our café and provide the best possible experience, all team members are expected to adhere to the following rules:

Presentability & Cleanliness:

All staff must maintain a clean, tidy, and professional appearance at all times.

Uniforms must be worn as specified, and personal hygiene must be upheld.

Ensure hands are washed regularly, especially before handling food and beverages.

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in both personal appearance and workspaces.

Punctuality:

Employees are expected to arrive on time for their scheduled shifts.

Consistent tardiness will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action.

If you are unable to make it to your shift on time, please notify management in advance.

Teamwork & Positive Attitude:

Always approach your work with a positive attitude and be willing to collaborate with fellow team members.