Barista

SSP UK & Ireland; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic company as a Barista at a bustling station, where every day brings new opportunities to connect with customers and showcase your passion for coffee. This role offers not just a job, but a chance to grow within a supportive and inclusive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and a wealth of benefits including discounts and health support. Be part of a community that values your contributions and encourages your personal and professional development. If you're ready to embark on this exciting journey, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

75% discount on meals during shifts

Employee discounts up to 50%

Friends and Family App discounts

Help@Hand App for support

Flexible scheduling

Award-winning training programs

Health and wellbeing support

Inclusive culture initiatives

Barista Competitions

Financial benefits including Pension Plans

Qualifications

• Passion for food and travel with a customer-first mindset.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to provide an outstanding experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth operations.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Team Collaboration

Cleanliness and Safety

Job description

Barista at Starbucks, Ipswich Station

Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour + an additional £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6am, totaling £13.41 per hour.

Shift Pattern: Full Time, scheduled between 5:30am - 6:00pm, including weekends.

• Applicants must be 18 years or over to perform certain tasks or work on specific shifts, including handling and serving alcohol.

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, offering a variety of delicious options for everyone—whether you're flying, taking a train, or passing by.

We collaborate with over 500 brands, including our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local, and Beer House, as well as well-known franchises such as M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club, and BrewDog.

At Starbucks, you'll be part of a global community that values passion, connection, and a love for great coffee. Join us and discover a role that is more than just a job—it's an opportunity to be a barista, artist, and ambassador of our coffee.

Why Join SSP as a Barista?

We offer more than jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a range of benefits:

• 75% discount on your meal while on shift.
• Employee discounts: Up to 50% off, including 20% off on alcoholic beverages at various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
• Friends and Family App: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop, and Urban Express units (T&C apply).
• Help@Hand App: Access to shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline, and financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
• Continuous growth through award-winning training, apprenticeships, development programs, Duty Manager Development Programme, and Chef Academy.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Retail Trust, flexible working, and family-friendly leave.
• Inclusive culture with networks such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity, and Disability.
• Activities like Barista Competitions, Millie’s Cookies Ice Off Challenge, and Superstars Recognition.
• Financial benefits including Pension Plans, Life Assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, and competitive pay rates.

As a Barista, You’ll:

• Engage with customers to provide an outstanding experience.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Collaborate with team members for smooth operations.
• Bring SSP values to life.

Feel like you belong at SSP? Apply now for the Barista role and start the best part of your journey!

SSP is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.