Barista

Loungers plc; New Milton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular cafe chain in New Milton is seeking an enthusiastic Barista who is passionate about coffee and excels in customer service. You will be responsible for making great coffee, waiting tables, and ensuring guests feel welcome. This role offers competitive perks including shared tips, paid breaks, and opportunities for personal development in a growing business.

Benefits

Shared tips

Paid breaks

50% discount on food

28 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista.
• Bags of energy and a personality.
• Natural talent and passion for hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Make great coffee and welcome guests.
• Assist with front of house duties such as waiting tables.
• Engage with regulars to brighten their day.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Good communication skills

Self-motivation

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% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
• 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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