Cafe - Barista

WHSmith Travel; Basildon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Paid annual leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

WHSmith Travel is looking for a Barista to deliver exceptional customer service and maintain store standards. You will work independently or as part of a team to ensure shelves are stocked, displays are attractive, and customers have a great experience.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and a commitment to helping customers find what they need while upholding WHSmith’s standards across our stores.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering exceptional customer service in a retail/barista environment.
• Ability to maintain store standards and presentation.
• Comfortable working independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering exceptional customer service to all customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment to keep areas tidy and inviting.
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Stock replenishment

Merchandising

Teamwork

Job description

As a Barista you'll provide exceptional customer service and work independently or as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. We want you, our customers, and our colleagues to be proud to share their journey with us.

What being a Barista is all about:

• Delivering an exceptional customer service to all our customers.
• Carrying out stock replenishment, ensuring all areas of the store remain tidy and inviting for our customers to shop.
• Meeting high standards of display and visual merchandising helping customers find what they're looking for easily.
• Being part of a team and supporting colleagues.

What our Stores would love to see:

• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
• Confident in communicating within the team.
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.

How we reward our teams:

We know you'll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, paid annual leave and employee discounts, we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.

Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial.

About us:

WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life's journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S and Costa Coffee, 'broaden our offering' to our customers throughout the UK. That's why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life's journeys better!

WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.