Barista

Crafted at Powdermills - F&B; Rother; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Rother is seeking a Barista to craft exceptional beverages and deliver warm, friendly service. You'll engage with guests, prepare a variety of drinks, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee and food, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing company committed to crafting memorable guest experiences in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong service orientation and experience with beverages.
• Ability to maintain a tidy workspace and deliver quality drinks.
• Availability for mornings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service at the Kiosk.
• Prepare and serve beverages with precision.
• Engage warmly with guests and offer tailored recommendations.
• Maintain cleanliness in the conservatory area.

Skills

Passion for coffee

Good humour

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description – Barista

Company: Crafted

Reporting to: Restaurant Manager

Salary: £12.21 plus Service Charge

Location: Crafted at Powdermills

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like.

Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Us

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex.

More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place. So, for now, here’s the sentiment behind Crafted…

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by life. To switch to autopilot and go through the motions. We’re busy but not on the things we love doing, we spend more time on our phone, and we misplace our bounce and spark.

In short, Dr Evil’s stolen our mojo.

We all need a tune up now and again. To escape to somewhere that makes us feel totally at ease. Not so we can step away from life, but so we can come back to it. This is where Crafted comes in.

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally.

You

Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start‑up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

We’re looking for someone passionate about coffee, people, and community. As a Barista, you’ll deliver exceptional service while curating a menu of expertly brewed coffees, teas, and refreshing beverages, from matcha lattes to seasonal cold‑pressed juices. You’ll take pride in crafting each drink and serving it with warmth and care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver smooth, confident service at the Kiosk, ensuring every guest feels welcomed
• Prepare and serve coffee, teas, cold‑pressed juices, and kombucha with precision and care
• Support the team by stepping in wherever needed from restocking to keeping the workspace organised
• Maintain the food display, ensuring all pastries, sandwiches and salads are fresh, neatly arranged, and ready for service
• Engage with guests warmly, offering tailored recommendations based on their preferences
• Keep the conservatory area tidy and welcoming, ensuring a clean, comfortable environment for guests at all times
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen and wider team to keep everything flowing seamlessly

Qualifications

• A passion for coffee, beverages, great service and wholesome food
• A natural sense of warmth and good humour to make each guest’s experience special
• Attention to detail and pride in consistently delivering quality drinks and maintaining a tidy space
• The confidence to learn on the job and ask questions when needed
• Availability for mornings, weekends, and busy shifts
• A collaborative approach — happy to support the team wherever necessary

Together

We hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original.

To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or to new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

1. Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
2. Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
3. Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.

Compensation: Minimum Wage