Barista at Klear Labs

Bailies Coffee Roasters; London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee roaster in London seeks a skilled barista to enhance customer experience through high-quality coffee service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work independently. Join our vibrant team in a prime location at Portobello Market, contributing to a unique coffee culture.

Qualifications

• Friendly, easy-going, people-person.
• Experience with coffee preparation and service.
• Willingness to learn about diet and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Dial in coffee each morning and throughout the day.
• Maintain cleanliness of coffee equipment and cafe.
• Provide tailored food and drink recommendations.

Skills

Customer Service

Espresso Dialing

Coffee Extraction

Milk Preparation

Home-brewing Methods

Diet and Nutrition Knowledge

Self-starter

Job description

We are looking for a skilled barista to work with us, bringing high-quality coffee to our customers.

About Us

We are a house of modern food and drinks, inspired by science, experimentation, and creativity. We focus on high-quality organic ingredients, avoid sugar in our products, and are always gluten-free. We have a strong commitment to bringing adaptogens to the wider market, offering a unique speciality range alongside our regular coffee selection.

Location

Our cafe is located on Golborne Road, in the heart of the authentic Portobello market, attracting a creative and local crowd.

Skills Required

1. A friendly, easy-going, people-person with a desire to serve others.
2. Ability to dial in espresso to a given recipe.
3. Understanding of coffee extraction.
4. Knowledge of how to get the best out of different milks, both dairy and plant-based.
5. Preferably, experience experimenting with different home-brewing filter coffee methods.
6. A commitment to going the extra mile for customer satisfaction, with an interest or willingness to learn about diet, nutrition, or bio-hacking/optimization.
7. Willingness to learn about our product range to provide personalized recommendations.
8. A confident self-starter capable of running a shift independently when required.

Responsibilities

1. Dialing in coffee each morning and throughout the day.
2. Cleaning and maintaining coffee equipment and the cafe environment.
3. Serving all drinks, including teas and filter coffees, and selling goods.
4. Maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace.
5. Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards through temperature checks and date checks.
6. Conducting regular stock takes.
7. Preparing premixes for adaptogenic lattes.
8. Grinding coffee bags tailored to brew methods.
9. Providing personalized food and drink recommendations based on customer needs.
10. Liaising with the head barista or owners to troubleshoot issues.

If you possess these skills, we would love to hear from you! Please send us an email with your background in coffee, and we will get back to you.

Note: Only applicants matching these criteria will be considered. Due to high volume, we may not respond to applicants who do not meet these requirements.