Barista

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD is hiring baristas for both full-time and part-time shifts in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on exceptional coffee preparation, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting.

Training and support from the management team are provided to maintain quality and speed during peak periods. Applicants with coffee or food service experience are a plus, and flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Make amazing coffee and products, dial in espresso, pour latte art, serve quality food and drinks.
• Deliver unforgettable customer service and create a friendly experience.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain speed, accuracy, and quality.
• Be a true team player by supporting managers and training new baristas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Team player

Job description

Hours: Full Time & Part Time Hours Available

Pay: £12.75 Per Hour

Rota: Varied shifts Mon-Sun, including some openings and/or closings

Are you a Black Sheep? Do you want to challenge the establishment and leave the herd behind? So do we! Black Sheep Coffee are ready to take down big corporate brands and rid the world of boring, average tasting coffee.

We are seeking unique, enthusiastic Barista’s with a background in fast-paced customer service roles who are ready to hit the ground running with our dynamic and progressive company.

What You’ll Do

• Make amazing coffee and products - dial in the perfect espresso, pour eye-catching latte art, and serve quality food and drinks every time.
• Deliver unforgettable customer service - provide a friendly, genuine customer experience that keeps guests coming back.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment - work with speed and efficiency during peak periods while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Be a true team player - Support ad hoc tasks assigned by Manager on Duty, help train new baristas and communicate clearly and calmly during every shift.
• Take pride in the details - maintain a clean, safe workspace and represent the brand with positivity and professionalism. Complete daily and shift-based cleaning, food prep, compliance checklists.

What We're Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
• Previous coffee or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Flexible availability, including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Schedule is published 2 weeks in advance.

About Black Sheep Coffee

We were founded by Eirik and Gabe, university flatmates who quit their job to leave the herd behind and embark on an exciting coffee journey. Striving not only to rid the world of boring coffee but to do this sustainability and ethically. Our coffee is sourced straight from plantation and our cups are fully recyclable. We also strive to support the homeless community with our free coffee board scheme so if you’re looking to be a part of a company that’s making a difference, jump on in.