Barista – Part Time – Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Holroyd Howe; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company in Buckingham seeks an experienced Barista to create exceptional dining experiences. The role is part-time, 20-30 hours per week, focusing on preparing beverages and maintaining high standards of service. Candidates should have prior barista experience and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends. Own transport is essential due to the remote location.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

3 volunteering days

24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave

Free meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Previous experience preparing and serving drinks is required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Superior professional appearance and good character.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffee and tea drinks.
• Supporting the Head Barista in training the team.
• Ensuring the customer experience is maintained at the highest standard.

Skills

Experience in preparing and serving drinks

Teamwork in fast-paced environment

Customer service orientation

Education

High school diploma preferred

Minimum of one year experience as a barista preferred

Job description

Barista – Part Time – Buckingham, Buckinghamshire

Company Description

• £12.50 to £12.75
• Part Time – Approximately 20-30 hours per week, Monday to Saturday.
• Day shifts only.
• Term Time only.
• Bank holidays & weekends off during school closure and holidays.

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Barista with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Barista to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for education catering.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Barista to join the team at Stowe School in Buckingham.

**This is a remote location that does not have public transport service. Own transport is essential**

About the Barista role:

• Preparing and serving coffee and tea drinks
• Developing and maintaining expert knowledge of coffee and tea served at Benugo
• Supporting the Head Barista in training the team
• Properly handling and maintaining all coffee equipment
• Ensuring the customer experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard
• Ensuring food safety standards are always followed
• General cleaning duties and tasks across the site

Previous experience preparing and serving drinks is required.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Minimum of one year experience as a barista preferred.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Previous hospitality experience preferred.
• Superior professional appearance and manner, good character to work in a fast-paced team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, according to department needs.
• Ability to lift/carry
• Flexible in the performance of all duties.

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We tailor our catering service provision specifically to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

We invest in training and development to equip our teams with the right skills for success. Our teams are experienced professionals who create engaging dining experiences, focusing on sustainability, nutrition, and culinary innovation.

We pride ourselves on:

• Sustainability: Mindful sourcing and preparation practices.
• Nutrition: Meals prepared from scratch with nutritious ingredients.
• Food Innovation: Offering tasting tables, theme days, chef demonstrations, and more to make mealtimes fun and exploratory.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, requiring an Enhanced DBS check and online background checks for all successful applicants. This appointment is subject to satisfactory references.