Barista

Job Boardly; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training in coffee skills

Flexible hours

Career progression opportunities

Participation in industry events

Job summary

FCB Coffee is hiring at Tonbridge station for a Barista position. Join a fast-growing specialty coffee team where passion and expertise drive coffee excellence. You will be responsible for serving high-quality coffee, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining hygiene standards.

The role requires flexibility for shifts, with key benefits including training, career progression, and participation in industry events.

Qualifications

• Strong passion for the coffee business.
• Ability to free-pour a variety of latte art is an advantage.
• Willingness to learn about hand-brew methods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and beverages.
• Handle till transactions accurately.
• Follow cafe opening and closing procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service skills

Knowledge of hand-brew methods

Ability to work at speed

Good spoken and written English

Up-to-date knowledge of coffee

Tools

La Marzocco Linea PB

Mythos One

Anfim

Mahlkonig EK43

Job description

Job Overview

FCBCoffee at Tonbridge station is hiring!

FCBCoffee is the fastest-growing speciality coffee company in the travel sector. With ten sites, we are becoming the go-to destination for speciality coffee. We inspire our teams to consistently produce fantastic coffee through dedicated training and attention to detail.

If you are a real coffee geek looking for a place that screams, lives, and breathes all about coffee, then FCBCoffee is what you’re looking for. Work with a team of people who are competitive and deeply passionate about what they do!

Shop hours: open daily from 6:00am to 6:30pm. You must be able to start in Tonbridge at 5:30am and be available for both morning and evening shifts. This is a 24‑hour-per‑week contract over 3–4 days, including weekends. Availability on Wednesdays and Fridays is essential.

Benefits

• Training (latte art, brew methods, coffee machine maintenance, Intro to Coffee) delivered by a SCAE accredited trainer
• Flexible hours
• Good career progression – 90% of senior positions are filled by internal candidates
• Small but very passionate team
• A fun and rewarding working environment
• Industry events (coffee cuppings, festivals, tournaments, London Coffee Festival, Coffee Masters, etc.)
• Internal competition
• Regular visits to local roasters to keep the highest level of expertise within the industry

Skills and Requirements

• Up-to-date knowledge and genuine interest / passion for the coffee business
• Barista skills and ability to free‑pour a variety of latte art consistently – an advantage
• Knowledge of hand‑brew methods and desire to learn more – an advantage
• Good spoken and written English
• Great customer service skills
• Ability to work at speed and under pressure

The Job Involves

• Preparing and serving high‑quality coffee and beverages
• Handling till transactions accurately
• Preparing and handling food in accordance with hygiene and safety standards
• Following all cafe opening and closing procedures
• Providing excellent customer service at all times

Equipment

• La Marzocco Linea PB (two group)
• Mythos One, Anfim, and Mahlkonig EK43

If you have what it takes and would like to be part of the newest FCBCoffee shop, send your CV and a covering letter stating your availability.