Barista: Craft Coffee, Warm Service & Team Support

Starbucks Ipswich Westgate Street; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks Ipswich Westgate Street is seeking a friendly and efficient Barista to deliver high-quality beverages and food while maintaining a welcoming store environment. You will greet customers, take orders, and operate POS systems with accuracy and care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to Starbucks recipes and safety standards, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic cash handling and transaction processing skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move stock when necessary.
• Willingness to follow company standards and maintain quality and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide excellent customer service.
• Take accurate orders and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, specialty drinks, and food items according to Starbucks recipes and standards.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and customer spaces in line with health and safety standards.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory levels to ensure smooth store operations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store goals and provide support during busy periods.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and food hygiene requirements.
• Assist with training of new team members when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Fast-paced environment

Multitasking

Flexible shifts

Cash handling

Stock handling

Safety compliance

Job description

Starbucks Ipswich Westgate Street is seeking a friendly and efficient Barista to deliver high-quality beverages and food while maintaining a welcoming store environment. You will greet customers, take orders, and operate POS systems with accuracy and care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to Starbucks recipes and safety standards, and flexibility to work varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.