Job Description

Barista's

We are looking for a candidate with cafe or coffee shop experience, ideally also with some food preparation experience eg chef/baker/cook as well as front of house customer service. Barista experience is necessary, but additional coffee training will be given.

The right candidate will have a passion for food, great coffee and a big appreciation of banging brownies (obviously!!). Candidates must be confident in delivering excellent customer service, beautiful & consistent coffee's and be able to invent and present new drink items in a creative way.

This role will involve working closely alongside our Cafe Team Leader and helping with food prep during the lunchtime rush, to meet customer demand.

We are looking for someone reliable with an excellent work ethic, able to cope with a varied role and work independently.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities

Up Selling Coffee, Brownies, cakes & other menu items Maintaining the coffee equipment Assisting with the serving of the brunch & lunch menu made to order Creating new drink items seasonally Delivering great customer service and able to demonstrate brand knowledge & values Making and serving coffees, teas hot drinks and cold drinks Keeping cafe area clean & organised using stock rotation and BB labelling Keeping brownie counter well stocked and beautifully displayed. Maintaining stock levels and placing orders Delivering excellent customer service and managing customer feedback Keeping records such as fridge temp, cleaning & waste Managing and mentoring other team members as the team grows in size

Desirable Skills/Abilities

1-2 years experience as a barista 1 year food handling experience (preferred but training can be given) 2 years customer service experience Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate desirable Supervisory experience desirable Problem solving and showing initiative Positive can-do attitude A great team player! Someone who is reliable, on time, shows commitment, helps, respects, supports and gets along well with others. Basic maths and English to GCSE grade C
Contracts are casual and applicants can pick and choose hours depending on availability so can be flexible and will include some weekend working. Discounted food and uniforms will be provided - FUN is guaranteed.

We pride ourselves on being a forward thinking and progressive SME with strong brand and core values and with an exciting calendar of events in the pipeline including our Easter Eggstravaganza, Summer Trails, Wedding in the Over Barn, Spookyard to name but a few. We have previously recruited casual staff for many highly successful events including Frightmare.

We would particularly welcome applicants who are studying towards an A Level Food based or Catering qualification, however we are happy to train applicants who possess a 'can do attitude', who have a passion for working with food and who are confident and willing to learn.

Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: 10.00-12.44 per hour

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Experience:

customer service: 1 year (preferred) Barista : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person