Barista | Putney

Blank Street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay and pension

Barista training program

Unlimited drinks & free food on shift

Staff discount 50%

Work-life balance

Referral incentive £250

Job summary

Blank Street in London is seeking friendly, customer-focused Baristas to deliver exceptional service and craft high-quality coffee. This role offers part-time (24 hours weekly) or full-time (35 hours weekly) schedules, with peak-day shifts (Fri–Sun) and weekend availability preferred.

You must be authorised to work in the UK and be a team player. You will work with a world-class coffee program, receive thorough training, and have opportunities for growth within the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry.
• Availability for Part-Time 24 hours/week or Full-Time 35 hours/week with two peak days.
• You must be authorised to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Delight customers with welcoming, engaging service and turn customers into regulars.
• Work within a world-class coffee program using high-quality equipment to prepare drinks.
• Complete training to ensure correct handling of food and beverages and maintain freshness.
• Minimise wastage by following par levels and adjusting during peak times.
• Adhere to Health and Safety and Food Safety standards at all times.
• Carry out knowledge of product, service and brand playbooks.
• Collaborate with Operations and Marketing to increase foot traffic, daily sales and loyalty.

Skills

Friendly team player

Time management

Coffee passion

Independent problem solver

Adaptable and eager to learn

Team or independent work

Store safety awareness

Job description

About Blank Street

At Blank Street, we believe great coffee should be an everyday ritual. With shops across London, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Boston and DC, we’re the first‑ever brand to offer affordable high‑quality coffee.

Blank Street originated in an effort to change the specialty coffee status quo. Starting with small‑format shops and continuing with a limited menu and top‑of‑the‑line tech, we’ve always been focused on simplifying the coffee experience. We partner with amazing local vendors and brands, and have some of the best baristas out there on our team.

What's Brewing...

Baristas at Blank Street must be able to work independently, while also thriving in a team environment. The right person for this role is a proven people‑person, taking pride in giving amazing service experiences. You are customer‑centric and believe in serving a carefully curated menu with passion and precision, making every effort to give your customers exactly what they need, every day, in their way.

Who you are:

• A friendly and enthusiastic team player with a passion for excellent customer service; you’re always ready to make your customers’ day
• A reliable employee who is able to effectively manage time and priorities, including during busy rush periods where a sense of urgency is necessary
• Passionate about creating delicious coffee and other cafe beverages
• A strong independent problem solver with proven multi-tasking and communication skills
• Someone who is curious, adaptable and always willing to learn
• Comfortable working in a team or independently
• Comfortable maintaining store safety

What you'll own:

• Delight our customers with consistent, welcoming and engaging customer service, taking the opportunity to turn every customer into a regular
• Work within a world‑class coffee program using the best coffee equipment (the Eversys cameos and shot masters) and products in the industry to prepare the tastiest drinks
• Complete all training to ensure proper measures are in place to achieve the correct handling of food and beverage to retain its freshness and quality
• Have systems in place to avoid wastage of product with both food and beverage, following and adjusting par levels where needed in line with business peaks and lows
• Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations and Food Safety Standards at all times
• Full and complete knowledge and adherence to all product, service and brand training playbooks
• Participates in all initiatives with the Operations and marketing teams to increase foot traffic, new customers, daily sales, and operational profitability and develop a loyal neighbourhood customer base

Requirements:

• Experience in the customer service or hospitality industry
• Availability that meets the needs of our cafes
  • Part-Time: 24 hours per week, 3 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Full Time: 35 hours per week, 4-5 days of availability required and must be available to work 2 peak days (Peak days: Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
  • Weekend and holiday availability preferred
• You must be authorised to work in the UK

Perks:

• £13.25 - £14.75
• Industry-leading pay, bi-weekly payments, pension scheme
• Barista training program and exciting growth opportunities
• Unlimited drinks and free food - when on shift
• 50% off all drinks and food - when you are off your shift
• Great work-life balance
• Referral incentive scheme - £250 when you refer a friend

Application & Interview Process:

• Application Review
• Online Questionnaire
• Recruiter Phone Interview
• Hiring Manager In-Person Interview
• Offer