Barista

Starbucks Coffee Company; City of Westminster; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee shop chain in Central London is seeking a Barista to prepare and serve beverages, take guest orders, and manage inventory. This role offers £13 per hour with benefits including healthcare, paid holidays, and discounts. Successful candidates will be team players with a passion for customer service. Working shifts range from 6 am to 8 pm, with a commitment of 42.5 hours per week. Join us and be part of our community-focused team!

Benefits

28 days holiday per year

Discounted gym membership

Private medical insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000

Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista in a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and various beverages with consistency and care.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the bakery.
• Take guest orders and manage till transactions smoothly.
• Clear and reset tables promptly, ensuring seamless guest service.
• Maintain stock rotation and inventory standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer service

Job description

Overview

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Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve coffee and various beverages with consistency and care.
• Assist with the opening and closing of the bakery.
• Take guest orders and manage till transactions smoothly.
• Clear and reset tables promptly, ensuring seamless guest service.
• Maintain stock rotation and inventory standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista in a similar environment is desirable.
• Excellent team player with strong communication skills.
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Salary

£13 per hour

Benefits

• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
• Discounted gym membership with GymFlex.
• Monthly well‑being days with in‑house masseuse, reflexologist, and chiropodist.
• Private medical and dental insurance with BUPA.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Online retail discounts.
• Workplace nursery scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Eyecare and glasses vouchers.
• Recommend a friend bonus of £1,000.
• Freshly prepared meals whilst on duty.
• And more!

Working Hours

• 42.5 hours a week.
• Shifts on a rota basis (bakery open Monday–Sunday).
• Shifts ranging between 6 am and 8 pm.