Barista

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

Job summary

A popular cafe brand in Spalding is seeking a Barista to join their team. In this role, you'll be responsible for preparing excellent coffee and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests. The ideal candidate has previous barista experience and a genuine passion for coffee. This position offers a range of benefits including shared tips, discounts, and a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression. You'll be a key part of creating memorable experiences for customers.

Benefits

Tips shared equally

Paid breaks

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

28 days holiday

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Best staff party

Emotional support via charity

Wagestream pay management

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Barista and a real passion for coffee.
• Bags of energy and a strong personality.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Make great coffee and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in other front-of-house duties including waiting tables.
• Create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

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% 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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