Barista

Tradingpostcoffee; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals and free coffee on duty

50% employee discount on food and coffee

Retail discount on in-house coffee

Free mental health advice

Company pension scheme

Progression plans

Job summary

Trading Post Coffee Roasters in Brighton is seeking a skilled Barista with a passion for coffee. Your role will involve grinding coffee, maintaining quality service, and pouring latte art.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a high-volume environment and knowledge of brewing methods. The company offers discounted meals, employee discounts, and opportunities for progression in a positive workplace atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, quality coffee environment.
• Comfortable working with top-of-the-range machines and grinders.
• Understanding of at-home brewing methods to advise customers.

Responsibilities

• Dial in grinders for all blends and single origins.
• Open and close down the coffee section independently.
• Maintain the standard speed of service, coffee quality, and consistency.
• Pour basic latte art and understand alternative milks.
• Support a busy team and contribute to team-driven results.

Skills

Strong barista skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Drive for continuous development and improvement

Job description

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.

Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.

We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.

Why join us?

• Discounted meals and free coffee on duty
• Company-wide employee discount of 50% on food and coffee
• Retail discount on our in-house coffee blends and single origins
• Employee discount at all Beachfront Leisure venues
• Free access to mental health advice
• Free access to financial advice
• Employee progression plans
• Company pension scheme

We are looking for a skilled Barista with top attention to detail, efficiency and cleanliness along with a genuine passion for all things coffee. You will have some experience in a high-volume, quality coffee environment, serving specialty espresso and pouring expertly steamed milk. You will also be comfortable working with our top-of-the-range machines and grinders and develop a strong understanding of at-home brewing methods to be able to advise your customers.

Our brilliant Baristas demonstrate a 'we're all in this together' attitude, confidence in a customer-focused environment and know what it takes to deliver top-quality coffee and great hospitality at all times.

What You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be

• Dialling in grinders for all blends and single origins to the brand standard
• Open and close down the coffee section independently
• Maintain the standard speed of service, coffee quality and overall consistency, in a fast-paced environment
• Pouring basic latte art and have an understanding of alternative milks
• Learn and assist across all working aspects of the venue, as a part of the Trading Post team
• Be the face of positivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self at all times
• Consistently deliver great hospitality with huge personality within the hospitality standards framework
• Undertake regular training and always be striving for self-improvement
• Work to support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smart and professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a positive way

The Skills We are Looking For

• The drive for continuous development and improvement
• Excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with team members and guests
• Strong barista skills
• Strong multi-tasking skills

If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of your CV alongside your application.

Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this position.

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and employees.