Barista

BaxterStorey UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Birmingham seeks a skilled Barista to join their team. As a Barista, you will craft exceptional coffee beverages and deliver outstanding customer service in a vibrant, fast-paced environment. Previous experience in a busy café is preferred, along with strong latte art skills and excellent knowledge of coffee preparation techniques. The role offers an opportunity to be part of a supportive and inclusive team dedicated to providing a great hospitality experience.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Supportive team atmosphere

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista, preferably in a busy café or coffee shop.
• Excellent knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and ability to operate espresso machines.
• Strong latte art skills and attention to detail in beverage presentation.
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale systems.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour.
• Flexibility to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso-based beverages.
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment.
• Take customer orders and process payments accurately.
• Educate customers about our coffee offerings.

Skills

Coffee preparation techniques

Customer service

Latte art skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Food hygiene certificate (desirable)

Tools

Espresso machines

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Job Description

Baxterstorey is seeking a skilled and passionate Barista to join our team in Birmingham. As a Barista, you will be responsible for crafting exceptional coffee beverages and providing outstanding customer service in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso-based beverages, filter coffee, and speciality drinks
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other coffee equipment
• Create latte art and present beverages in an visually appealing manner
• Take customer orders and process payments accurately
• Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
• Educate customers about our coffee offerings, including bean origins and flavour profiles
• Assist in inventory management and stock rotation
• Contribute to a positive team atmosphere and support colleagues during peak hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista, preferably in a busy café or coffee shop
• Excellent knowledge of coffee preparation techniques and ability to operate espresso machines
• Strong latte art skills and attention to detail in beverage presentation
• Proficiency in using point-of-sale systems
• Food hygiene certificate (desirable)
• In-depth knowledge of coffee beans, roasts, and brewing methods
• Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanour
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values :

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED& I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.