Barista

Loungers plc; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic hospitality company is looking for a Barista in Ilkley. You will create exceptional coffee and engage with guests, making their visits memorable. Ideal candidates will have previous Barista experience and a real passion for hospitality. Enjoy a variety of benefits including shared tips, paid breaks, and significant discounts on food and drinks. This role offers great opportunities for personal development in a fast-growing environment.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista.
• Energy and personality to engage customers.
• Talent for hospitality and overcoming challenges.

Responsibilities

• Make great coffee and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Assist with front of house duties like waiting tables.
• Engage with regular customers to brighten their day.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Communication skills

Self-motivator

Ability to build rapport

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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