Barista

Trading Post Coffee Roasters; Brighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local coffee roasting business in Brighton is seeking a Barista to deliver exceptional service and quality coffee. The ideal candidate will have strong barista skills and communication abilities, while consistently maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to sustainability and community support, with perks like discounted meals and wellness schemes.

Benefits

Discounted meals and free coffee on duty

50% discount on food and coffee

Wellness scheme access

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Drive for continuous development and improvement.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Display professionalism and positivity.

Responsibilities

• Dial in grinders for all blends to brand standard.
• Maintain speed of service and coffee quality.
• Consistently deliver great hospitality.

Skills

Strong barista skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong multi-tasking skills

Problem-solving initiative

Team-player attitude

Time-management skills

Job description

Overview

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
• Access to wellness scheme
• Company pension scheme

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
• Ability to use initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicated team-player, leading by example with an all in this together attitude and always striving for excellence
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation 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.