Barista

Vita Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at the House of Social in Manchester as a Barista, where you'll deliver exceptional coffee experiences in a new upscale venue. With a strong emphasis on quality and service, you'll play a key role in ensuring every guest has a memorable experience, while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Birthday off

Employee perks via Perkbox

Royal London Pension Scheme

Recognition programmes

Career development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance

Qualifications

• Previous Barista experience in upscale environments is preferred.
• Technically adept and able to use coffee equipment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality customer service consistently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a range of artisanal coffees and beverages.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and cleaned according to guidelines.
• Deliver knowledgeable and attentive service, handling industry-specific inquiries.

Skills

Espresso extraction

Milk texturing

Latte art

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Technical aptitude

Job description

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– House of Social, First Street, Manchester

Hourly Rate: £13.00

Hours Per Week: Full-time. 40 hours

Working Patterns: Our Barista’s work collaboratively throughout the working week Tuesday – Sunday. Shifts can start as early as 7am and finish as late as 7pm

Days and hours will rotate weekly subject to demands and team availability.

House of Social Food Hall is Manchester’s newest and most exciting food hall. A collection of five independent kitchens, serving food and drink to suit every taste and time. We’re looking for an accomplished Supervisor to provide leadership support, steering the on-site team to deliver to our premium standards.

Located on two levels of Vita Group’s purpose builtstudent accommodation conceptHouse of Social, the new venuespans 12,000 square feetof brand new dining and drinking space.

Our Barista’s

Deliver exceptional coffee and beverage experiences with precision, warmth, and professionalism, Preparing and serving a range of artisanal coffees and drinks to the highest standards, in keeping with the values of premium brand.

• Prepare a variety of hot drinks to a consistently high standard using manual and automated equipment.
• Serve a variety of bakes, sandwiches and other food items from the Kitchen 1 and mezzanine coffee service area
• Follow exact recipes and presentation guidelines for all drinks, including seasonal and signature offerings.
• Ensure all equipment is used, cleaned, and maintained correctly, including espresso machines and grinders.
• Provide attentive, and knowledgeable service
• Handle guest queries, dietary requests, and complaints with professionalism and care.
• Maintain high standards of quality, freshness, and consistency for all ingredients and products.
• Contribute to tasting sessions and share insights with the team to continually enhance product knowledge.
• Ensure all workstations and service areas are spotless and organised throughout the shift.
• Follow all health, hygiene, and safety regulations, including allergen protocols.
• Monitor stock levels and report replenishment needs to management.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For….

House of Social boasts 5 individual kitchens, delivering variety and luxury food and drink offerings to our guests. Our aim is to guarantee the best social experience to all customers and our House of Social Student residents. Our Barista’s play a critical role ensuring seamless operations. We are looking for:

Professional Experience

• Previous Barista experience, ideally in a luxury café, boutique coffee shop, or upscale food environment.
• Skilled in espresso extraction, milk texturing, and latte art (desirable).
• Knowledge of coffee beans, roasts, brewing techniques, and flavour profiles.
• Strong communication skills and a polished, professional appearance.
• Passion for delivering elevated guest experiences..
• Our operations run seamlessly with the support of a variety of technology systems and software; our Barista’s must be technologically astute.
  
  

Personal Characteristics

• House of Social operate a multi-cultural environment, welcoming colleagues and residents from all over the world with a variety of cultural backgrounds and religious beliefs. All Vita colleagues must deliver a diverse and equal approach to colleagues and residents alike.
• Excellent communication skills. English will be the primary spoken language; however multi-lingual skills would be warmly welcomed.
• Strong organisational and leadership qualities with an ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Adaptability, creativity & positivity.
• Resilience, with an ability to effectively navigate unexpected situations.
• Able to carry out tasks that may involve extended periods of standing and repetitive movements, with reasonable adjustments considered where required.
  
  

Why work for us…….

Our employees have the pride of working at our luxury properties, which offer the highest standard of resident accommodation across the UK. We reward the commitment and dedication of our people by providing the following benefits:

Holidays – Holidays are paid on a pro-rata basis which is reflective of hours worked. Bartender’s will receive 28days paid holiday including England & Wales Bank Holidays, pro-rata.

Your Birthday – We insist that our employees take their birthday off work ensuring they can celebrate their special occasion in a way that is meaningful to them.

Perkbox – All employees are given access to a Perkbox account, enabling them to choose lifestyle perks that matter by giving points to spend on a wide range of products, services & experiences, such as; cinema tickets, supermarket savings, discounted days out, a daily coffee or a summer holiday – there’s something to suit everyone!

Royal London Pension – We care about our people and their future. Vita Group contribute a financial value of 3% of salary to your pension pot in addition to 5% employee contribution to help prepare for the future.

Parties & Events – We expect high standards from our people and like to reward demanding work by hosting parties and events each year, encouraging colleagues to let their hair down, have a great time and celebrate success together.

Recognition Programmes – We recognise and celebrate our people via numerous recognition schemes, such as employee of the month vouchers, community champion, experience awards, golden buzzer awards, work anniversaries etc.

Career Development – Whether your Vita career is a medium or long-term venture; we onboard all employees by means of a thorough induction and learning & development programme, delivering professional progression via our Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum training & recognition schemes.

24/7 Employee Assistance – The wellbeing of our colleagues is of vital importance to Vita Group. All employees have access to a confidential service; offering support and guidance for personal or work-related issues that may be impacting wellbeing.

Important

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship. Therefore, if you do require a company to sponsor your Right to Work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application further.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks which will include Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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