Barista

BLACK SHEEP COFFEE LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Free coffee on shift

Weekly bonus

Employee discounts

Wellness support

Job summary

Black Sheep Coffee Ltd is hiring for a full-time barista in Reading. You will make great coffee, artful lattes, and serve food while delivering a warm customer experience. The role requires multitasking in a busy environment and offers a generous benefits package and guaranteed hours.

The job includes varied shifts Mon-Sun, early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays, with a weekly bonus scheme and free coffees on shift. Training and progression are available.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous coffee or food service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Flexible availability, including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Make amazing coffee and products - dial in the perfect espresso, pour eye-catching latte art, and serve quality food and drinks every time.
• Deliver unforgettable customer service - provide a friendly, genuine customer experience that keeps guests coming back.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment - work with speed and efficiency during peak periods while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Be a true team player - support ad hoc tasks assigned by Manager on Duty, help train new baristas and communicate clearly and calmly during every shift.
• Take pride in the details - maintain a clean, safe workspace and represent the brand with positivity and professionalism. Complete daily and shift-based cleaning, food prep, compliance checklists.

Skills

Positive attitude

Strong communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Job description

Hours: 28 Contracted Hours Per Week - Full Time

Pay: £12.75 - £13.25 per hour (inclusive of weekly bonus of 50p per hour)

Rota: Varied shifts Mon-Sun, including some openings and/or closings

Are you a Black Sheep? Do you want to challenge the establishment and leave the herd behind? So do we! Black Sheep Coffee are ready to take down big corporate brands and rid the world of boring, average tasting coffee.

We are seeking unique, enthusiastic Barista’s with a background in fast-paced customer service roles who are ready to hit the ground running with our dynamic and progressive company.

What You’ll Do

• Make amazing coffee and products - dial in the perfect espresso, pour eye-catching latte art, and serve quality food and drinks every time.
• Deliver unforgettable customer service - provide a friendly, genuine customer experience that keeps guests coming back.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment - work with speed and efficiency during peak periods while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Be a true team player - Support ad hoc tasks assigned by Manager on Duty, help train new baristas and communicate clearly and calmly during every shift.
• Take pride in the details - maintain a clean, safe workspace and represent the brand with positivity and professionalism. Complete daily and shift-based cleaning, food prep, compliance checklists.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast-paced environment
• Previous coffee or food service experience is a plus, but not required
• Flexible availability, including some early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Schedule is published 2 weeks in advance.

What’s in it for you

• Guaranteed hours, paid breaks and 28 days of annual leave
• Free coffees and a free food item on shift
• Weekly bonus scheme (earn up to 50p more per hour)
• Weekly cash plan (money when you need it)
• Access to hundreds of high street retailer discounts through Stream
• Increase your monthly savings with the 5% Boost on Build Pots through Stream
• Employee Assistance Programme for when you need advice
• Access to a fully comprehensive wellness app offered as part of our employee assistance programme, including fitness, nutrition, wellbeing and mental health resources
• Quarterly Team Takeout nights for each store
• Rapid career progression and development opportunities - monthly development chats

About Black Sheep Coffee

We were founded by Eirik and Gabe, university flatmates who quit their job to leave the herd behind and embark on an exciting coffee journey. Striving not only to rid the world of boring coffee but to do this sustainability and ethically. Our coffee is sourced straight from plantation and our cups are fully recyclable. We also strive to support the homeless community with our free coffee board scheme so if you’re looking to be a part of a company that’s making a difference, jump on in.