October's Lunch Pop-Ups

From 8:30am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday our Baristas serve award winning Dark Peak locally roasted at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries, with independent traders serving lunches from 12 til 2pm;

Thursday 1st: Absolutely delicious (it's true!) Black Heritage by Urban Fusion

Tues 6th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 7th: 'Feeding the soul and doing social good' - Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 8th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Tues 13th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 14th: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 15th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Tues 20th: Punjabi curries, pakoras, daal and chutneys by Azra

Wed 21st: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 22nd: t.b.c.

Tues 27th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

Wed 28th: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

Thurs 29th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

Vacancy: Experienced Barista (part-time)

We serve award winning coffee roasted locally at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries from 4 Eyes Patisserie and - from 12 til 2pm - we support a rotating programme of local street food traders to serve their fresh menus of hot lunches, ranging from African Fusion to Sri Lankan Thali.

Barista Jess who became our favourite muralist :)

Two our Baristas are returning to Uni so we're looking to recruit an experienced Barista to join our small but lovely team. Essential requirements include a minimum of one year in a previous Barista role, including basic latte art skills, so an initial step in the application process would be to invite you to pop-in and make us a flat white with a heart :)

Role details

• Initially 1 or 2 days per week with potential to increase

• £14.30/hr basic rate (£100 per shift) and £18.50/hr On Target Earnings

• Please find the full Job Descripion here.

Essential Criteria

• Being able to chat naturally with customers whilst serving them, helping people feel welcome in the space and part of the wider community.

• Diligence in maintaining high standards with crafting speciality coffee, giving consistent customer service and maintaining a fun, friendly & professional space.

Desirable characteristics

• Being able to work some shifts as a solo Barista and handle busy times

• Previous experience contributing to social media, photography and/or design

• Previous experience of managing and developing your own tasks

Application process

Please email your CV to cafe@union-st.org with an overview of your experience and availability to pop in for a chat - thanks very much for your interest x

September's Lunch Pop-Ups

From 8:30am every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday our Baristas serve award winning Dark Peak locally roasted at Smith St alongside freshly baked pastries, with independent traders serving lunches from 12 til 2pm;

• Tuesday 1st: Punjabi curries, pakoras, daal and chutneys by Azra

• Wednesday 2nd: An authentic Sri Lankan set meal by Gowri

• Thursday 3rd: Absolutely delicious (it's true!) Black Heritage by Urban Fusion

• Tues 8th: World street food (V & Ve) by Icarus and Apollo

• Wed 9th: The return of award winning women's non-profit Ammi's Kitchen

• Thurs 10th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

• Tues 15th: South Asian cuisine by women's non-profit Roshni Kitchen

• Wed 16th: 'Feeding the soul and doing social good' - Ammi's Kitchen

• Thurs 17th: Authentic African Flavours, Handmade With Love by Mina Cuisine

• Tues 22nd: World street food (V & Ve) by Icarus and Apollo

• Wed 23rd: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

• Thurs 24th: Delicious Black Heritage food by Urban Fusion

• Tues 29th: South Asian cuisine by Roshni Kitchen

• Wed 30th: Authentic thali featuring a different region each week by Ammi's Kitchen

The resident Chefs at local award winning non-profit Ammi's Kitchen, serving authentic thali from a different region each week, every Wednesday from 9th September