Barista - Starbucks

Ssp; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount app

Training and development programs

Health & wellbeing support

Job summary

Starbucks at Birmingham Airport is hiring a Barista for a fast-paced, guest-focused role. You will greet customers, prepare beverages to order, and deliver friendly service in a busy travel hub.

Fixed-term and part-time contracts are available. The shift covers 2:30am to 10pm with a base rate of £12.85 per hour plus an extra £1.20/hour for late/overnight hours, bringing some shifts to £14.05/hour. Prior hospitality experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Hospitality experience and customer service skills are essential.
• 5 years of references and a criminal record check are required.
• Applicants must be 18+ and able to sell and handle alcohol.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare beverages and convey product knowledge to customers.
• Maintain a clean, welcoming unit throughout shifts.
• Work across flexible hours including weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Team player

Flexible hours

Alcohol handling

Reference checks

Job description

BARISTA – BIRMINGHAM AIRPORT, STARBUCKS

Fixed term contracts available. Part time contracts

Pay Rate: £12.85 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, bringing your rate of pay to £14.05 per hour.

Hours of operation are 2:30am to 10pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, bank and public holidays.

Step into the buzz of hospitality! SSP works with brilliant brands like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King and BrewDog to serve thousands of happy customers in airports, train stations and motorway services across the UK & Ireland. Join our team and be part of the energy every day!

Love the sound of coffee brewing, orders flying, and happy customers? Welcome to SSP Starbucks! Join our fun, fast-paced team and enjoy the good vibes every shift.

ABOUT YOU:

• You buzz off working with people, staying active and having a laugh along the way.
• You’re positive, kind, and bring good energy to every shift.
• 5 years of references and Criminal Record Check required.
• Due to some responsibilities within the Barista role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and be able to sell and handle alcohol.
• You have previous hospitality experience.

ABOUT THE BARISTA ROLE:

• Passionate about learning new skills and beverages.
• Happy to share product knowledge with customers and bespoke beverages to customer requests.
• Deliver excellent customer service with a smile.
• Maintain a clean and welcoming unit at all times.

AS A BARISTA WE WILL OFFER YOU:

• Discounted Meal while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support.

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.