An 89-year-old jobseeker has “stormed” his interview at a Devonshire café – so much so that he has landed a front-of-house role.

Yesterday, Recruiter reported how the owner of the Cantina Kitchen & Bar had invited Joe Bartley, who lives in Paignton, Devon, to an interview having seen his advert in local paper the Herald Express. Joe placed an advert in the paper asking for work, claiming he was bored being retired.

Updating Recruiter on Joe’s progress, following his interview late yesterday, café owner Kate Allen said Joe had done really well and was being offered a customer-facing role.

“He stormed it – he charmed everybody – he was lovely. I think we’re going to put him front-of-house. He’s so good with people.

“He’s quick-witted, friendly, optimistic – he’s all of those things.”

And Joe’s new bosses are wasting no time putting their latest recruit to work as Allen confirmed Joe starts in his new role from 11am on Sunday.

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