Barista

Loungers plc; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality company in Ipswich is seeking an enthusiastic Barista to create amazing coffee and provide exceptional customer service. Join a dynamic team where your passion for coffee and hospitality will shine. Enjoy fantastic perks, including shared tips, paid breaks, and opportunities for personal development. If you love making people's days brighter, this role is for you.

Benefits

Tips shared equally across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Great opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Barista and a passion for coffee.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Strong communication skills and rapport-building.

Responsibilities

• Create and serve high-quality coffee to guests.
• Assist with waiting tables and running food.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a welcoming environment.

Skills

Previous experience as a Barista

Passion for coffee

Good communication skills

Self-motivator

Problem-solving ability

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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