Barista - Reading

Black Sheep Coffee; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and progressive coffee company in Reading is seeking a talented Barista to deliver exceptional customer service and amazing coffee. No prior experience is needed, as full training will be provided. Candidates should have a passion for coffee and customer engagement while being prepared for early morning shifts. Enjoy benefits like a weekly bonus scheme, career progression opportunities, and free beverages on shift.

Benefits

Weekly cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Rapid career progression

Free coffees and food item on shift

Weekly bonus scheme

High‑street retailer discounts

Wellness app access

Qualifications

• No coffee experience is needed as full barista training is provided.
• Early morning shifts require reliability and punctuality.
• Background in fast‑paced customer service roles is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take orders quickly and efficiently through the till system.
• Deliver unforgettable customer service with a smile.
• Maintain compliance standards and ensure a clean coffee station.
• Make outstanding coffee and showcase latte art creatively.

Job description

As a barista you will amaze our customers with your skills and knowledge about specialty coffee, deliver great customer service, and make incredible coffee!

Responsibilities

• Take orders through the till system quickly and efficiently
• Deliver unforgettable customer service with a smile
• Proactively maintain all compliance standards. Ensure a clean, fully operational coffee station
• Make outstanding coffee and products. Show off your latte art – get creative!

About Us

We are after unique, enthusiastic people with a background in fast‑paced customer service roles. We accommodate flexible shifts and hire people who are ready to hit the ground running with our dynamic and progressive company.

Pay

Pay: 12.25 – 12.75 per hour (inclusive of weekly bonus of 50p per hour)

Requirements

Early morning shifts. Are you a Black Sheep? Do you want to challenge the establishment and leave the herd behind? So do we! Black Sheep Coffee is ready to take down big corporate brands and rid the world of boring, average tasting coffee. As our company grows it allows for rapid progression for our team so if you’re looking for a career, not just a job – you’re in the right place. No coffee experience is needed – we offer full barista training so you can become a confident barista in a matter of months.

Benefits

• Weekly cash plan (money when you need it)
• Employee Assistance Programme for when you need advice
• Rapid career progression and development opportunities
• Free coffees and a free food item on shift
• Weekly bonus scheme (earn up to 50p more per hour)
• Increase your monthly savings with the 5% Boost on Build Pots through Wagestream
• Access to hundreds of high‑street retailer discounts through Wagestream
• Access to a fully comprehensive wellness app offered as part of our employee assistance programme, including fitness, nutrition, wellbeing and mental health resources