Barista

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

Job summary

A popular hospitality group in Ipswich is seeking a Barista to create the perfect coffee and provide a welcoming atmosphere for guests. Ideal candidates will have a passion for coffee and hospitality, along with good communication skills. The role offers a range of benefits, including tips shared across the team and opportunities for personal development within a growing business.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Paid breaks

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday pro rata

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Real passion for coffee and previous experience as a Barista.
• Ability to build rapport and trust through good communication skills.
• Driven and able to overcome challenges.

Responsibilities

• Make great coffee and welcome guests.
• Support front of house duties like waiting tables.
• Share tips equally among team members.

Skills

Previous experience as a Barista

Passion for coffee

Good communication skills

Self-motivator

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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