Barista

Loungers plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality group in Ipswich seeks a dedicated Barista who is passionate about coffee and excels in guest relations. You'll be a key part of creating memorable experiences, facilitating a welcoming environment, and performing various front of house tasks. Excellent staff benefits and opportunities for advancement in a fast-growing business are provided.

Benefits

Great staff discounts on food and drinks

Paid breaks and staff food on every shift

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and energy to engage with guests.
• Natural talent for hospitality and driven to overcome challenges.
• Self-motivated working under pressure with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Create perfect coffee and ensure guests are welcomed.
• Assist in front of house tasks such as waiting tables.
• Contribute to team tips and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Previous experience as a Barista

Strong passion for coffee

Good communication skills

Ability to build rapport and trust

Job description

Overview

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.

What you'll do

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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