Barista and Waiter / Waitress

Englands Lane Cafe; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular café in London is seeking a skilled Barista to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in hospitality and barista skills, with a strong emphasis on customer service. You will be responsible for preparing high-quality beverages and maintaining an inviting atmosphere. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, offering competitive hourly pay and additional benefits.

Benefits

Service charge on top of hourly pay

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of hospitality experience in a café or restaurant setting.
• Skilled barista with at least 2 years of experience producing high-quality beverages.
• Strong knowledge of coffee extraction and dialing in.

Responsibilities

• Prepare customer drink orders to the highest standard.
• Operate coffee and espresso machines.
• Take customer orders and communicate effectively with the team.
• Maintain a spotless and presentable coffee machine area.
• Engage proactively with customers upon arrival and departure.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Barista skills

Customer service

Coffee knowledge

Job description

Job Offer: Barista / FOH England’s Lane Café/Restaurant. . About Us. England’s Lane café/restaurant opened in 2018, serving the best Antipodean- and Persian-inspired, vegan-friendly food.. . Our vision is to grow and build the England’s Lane brand across London, creating special places where our customers enjoy the best coffee and food. Ultimately, we want to provide a welcoming space where people can relax, connect with family and friends, and feel inspired. To bring this vision to life, every team member plays a vital role in creating exceptional and unique customer experiences.. . Job Description. . Primary Responsibilities. • Prepare customer drink orders to the highest standard.. • Operate coffee and espresso machines (La Marzocco) and any other coffee equipment.. • Take customer orders and communicate effectively with the team to ensure smooth preparation.. • Maintain a spotless and presentable coffee machine area at all times, including opening, closing, and during shifts.. • Proactively manage orders and customer requests via phone, Click & Collect, and Deliveroo.. • Confidently demonstrate knowledge of the menu, food, and drink options to customers.. • Pay close attention to presentation and service standards.. • Engage proactively with customers upon arrival and departure.. • Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of all areas, including seating, tables, counters, and product displays.. • Ensure all product displays are kept to the highest standard.. • Support the team with other tasks to ensure smooth operations.. • Attend all team and company meetings and training events.. • Follow all company policies and operational procedures.. • Assist on the floor when needed.. . Requirements. • At least 3 years of hospitality experience in a café or restaurant setting.. • Skilled barista with at least 2 years of experience producing high-quality beverages and impeccable latte art.. • Strong knowledge of coffee extraction and dialling in.. • Excellent customer service skills.. • Experience using till and payment systems.. • Experience working in a fast-paced café/restaurant environment.. . Trial Period & Contract. • The role includes a 3-week paid trial shift and training period.. • After successfully completing the trial, and demonstrating punctuality and reliability, a contract will be offered.. . If you are passionate about coffee, customer service, and being part of a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you.

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £12.5 – £13.5 hourly
Benefits: service charge on top of the hourly pay
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Englands Lane Cafe:

England ‘s Lane café opened in 2018, serving the best antipodean-inspired vegan-friendly food.. Our vision is to give an excellent service / perfect coffee and food to our local / residential customers .