Barista

The Lounges; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving hospitality company is looking for a Barista to join their team in Bristol. The role includes crafting excellent coffee, ensuring a warm atmosphere, and engaging with guests. With plenty of perks and growth opportunities, you’ll be part of an energetic team, making each day special for customers.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff meals on shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista.
• Bags of energy and personality.
• Driven with strong problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Making great coffee and ensuring guests feel welcome.
• Waiting tables and running food.
• Building rapport and trust with regulars.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Good communication skills

Self-motivator

Job description

Lounges are pretty special places, and what makes them so special are the brilliant people who run them - and you'll be one of them. As a Barista, you're a natural when it comes to making great coffee and generally making our guests feel welcome.

As well as creating the perfect coffee, you'll have a hand in all things front of house such as waiting tables and running food and enjoying the feeling of seeing our regulars, knowing you've made their day a little brighter.

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Paid breaks
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% off food and drinks (including alcohol) from day one at all three of our brands - Lounge, Cosy Club and Brightside
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

• Previous experience as a Barista and a real passion for coffee
• Bags of energy, your own personality - and we can teach you the rest!
• A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
• Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Self-motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales

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