Barista

Van Voorden Foundry; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant Dining Team as a Barista and Catering Assistant, where you'll create unforgettable experiences in a bustling environment. This role offers the chance to craft barista-quality coffees, prepare food, and engage with customers, all while being part of a family-run business known for its quality and innovation. With a commitment to your growth, you'll enjoy benefits such as annual leave, discounts, and training opportunities. If you thrive in energetic settings and have a passion for great service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shine.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Free onsite parking

Colleague discount

Long service awards

Birthday leave

Company pension scheme

Recognition schemes

Free family events

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service and enthusiasm for learning.
• Experience in hospitality or as a barista is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Crafting high-quality coffees and preparing food stations.
• Taking customer orders and managing tills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer Service

Barista Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

We are recruiting for a Barista to join our Dining Team at Bents! ☕️✨

Do you want to work in an environment serving freshly made, high-quality products every day and have a passion for customer service? Then this is the job for you!

Our Catering Assistant roles will commence on Monday 12th May 2025. You should be flexible to work Monday to Friday for the first 2 weeks to undergo our Dining induction and training, setting you up for success.

The current Catering Assistant roles available include:

• Barista - Dining Assistant - 30 hours per week - Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday; Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
• Dining Assistant - Pet Cafe - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 8am - 5pm.
• Dining Assistant - Pet Cafe - Monday 8am - 5pm; Friday & Sunday 10am - 3pm.
• Dining Assistant - Cafe - Tuesday and Sunday 11am - 4pm.
• Dining Assistant - Cafe - Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 11am - 4pm.
• Dining Assistant - CNV - Tuesday 12pm-4pm; Friday 12pm - 4pm; Saturday 12pm - 5pm.
• Dining Assistant - Deli Bar - Monday 10am - 2pm; Friday 10am - 2pm; Saturday 12pm - 5pm.
• Dining Assistant - Deli Bar - Wednesday and Sunday 11am - 4pm.
• Dining Assistant - Deli Bar - Wednesday 11am - 4pm; Friday and Saturday 11am - 4pm.
• Dining Assistant - Deli Bar - Wednesday 11am - 4pm; Thursday 10am - 2pm; Sunday 11am - 4pm.
• Dining Assistant - Hot Food - Wednesday (day off) and alternate weekends.
• Dining Assistant - Tapas - Wednesday and Thursday 11:30am - 8pm; Friday and Sunday 11:30am - 5pm.

Please note, these are live vacancies and are subject to change as we recruit. We do not have summer-only or temporary roles; these are permanent vacancies.

What is the role of a Barista and Catering Assistant?

Join our vibrant Dining Team as a Barista and Catering Assistant, playing a key role in delivering unforgettable, world-class experiences across our 1,000-seat dining areas. Whether crafting barista-quality coffees, preparing food stations, taking customer orders, or managing tills, you'll be at the heart of our fast-paced catering operation.

We're seeking someone passionate about great service — always smiling, communicating easily with customers and teammates, and thriving in a busy, energetic environment.

Previous experience as a barista or in hospitality or restaurants is a plus, but most importantly, we value enthusiasm, energy, and a willingness to learn.

The role pays at the National Minimum Wage.

Who are Bents?

We are a family-run business with a reputation for quality, experience, and innovation. Since 1937, we've been selling everything for your Garden & Home, with dining facilities catering for over 1,000 seats. Our passion, experience, and commitment to quality have earned us a respected reputation. From day one, you'll feel valued and part of the family.

Why work for us?

• 28 days of annual leave, including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Free onsite parking.
• Colleague discount from day one, plus Family & Friends discount days.
• Long service awards.
• Birthday leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Recognition schemes.
• Free family events.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Onsite Colleague Bistro and facilities.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Training and development opportunities.

If you'd like to join our team as a Dining Assistant, please click 'apply' today — we'd love to hear from you!

Relevant roles: Catering Assistant, Food Assistant, Barista, Restaurant Assistant.

Locations: Warrington, Leigh, Wigan, Glazebury, Culcheth, Golborne, Lowton