A year has gone by since Cafe Morningside first opened its doors in the quiet little square off Well Street…

Many a cuppa coffee, many a laugh and a lunch later, the time has come for the morningside team to part ways, as new chapters begin. Onto new jobs, travels, and new babies!!

Thanks to ALL the wonderful people who donated their time, skills, smiles and ideas to what has been such a fun project.

Biggest of UPs to Alex our super trooper chef, Gary and Wendy for all their help and patience, Chinneal for her hard work, cupcakes and constant entertainment, Raj our trustworthy and smiley volunteer, Marie our top promoter, Peaches for being so reliable and helpful, and Andy, our most regular regular for all his stories..!

We may be spreading our wings, but Cafe Morningside will live on! Watch this space.

Where it all began!

We’re on the hunt for a responsible, independent and enthusiastic VOLUNTEER to take on managerial duties to keep the spirit of the cafe alive. Join an innovative, colourful and dynamic grassroots project in the heart of Hackney!

Desirable qualities:

• Good organisational and managerial skills
• A big emphasis on communications; you need to be diplomatic and patient, with an enthusiasm to interview and train up new volunteers
• Confident, with directive to work with people and independently; this is a team project but a very independent role- your opportunity to take on the project and make it your own.
• Familiar with social media and blogging
• Basic ability to manage accounts

Duties include:

• Organising catering and external events
• Supervising Front Of House during service (two days a week)
• Putting together bids for funding
• Interviewing and training new volunteers, organising the rota
• Social media and blogging
• Promotion and networking
• Managing stock
• Accounts and funding

Required commitment of 3 days a week (2 days supervising cafe, and accumulatively a maximum one day’s remote work on communications and promotion)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in setting up self sustainable non profit projects, GOOD HEALTHY FOOD and hospitality for all the community.

We are very fond of what we have created over the last year, and now it’s time for someone to join us and bring fresh ideas to the project! This is your chance to immerse yourself in a rewarding challenge, with innovative and creative input.