Customer-Centric Barista & Coffee Specialist

Starbucks Lowestoft– Belvedere Road Drive; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks Lowestoft– Belvedere Road Drive is seeking a friendly Barista to deliver an exceptional customer experience while preparing high-quality beverages and food to recipe standards. You will work with a supportive team in a fast-paced café environment, handling orders, payments, and maintaining hygiene throughout your shift.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay organized under pressure, and adapt to early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Friendly, customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask effectively.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Basic cash handling and transaction processing skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and lift/move stock when necessary.
• Willingness to follow company standards and maintain quality and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers warmly and provide excellent customer service.
• Take accurate orders and operate the point-of-sale system.
• Prepare and serve coffee, tea, specialty drinks, and food items according to Starbucks recipes and standards.
• Operate espresso machines, grinders, and other café equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of work areas, equipment, and customer spaces in line with health and safety standards.
• Restock supplies and monitor inventory levels to ensure smooth store operations.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve store goals and provide support during busy periods.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including cash handling, safety, and food hygiene requirements.
• Assist with training of new team members when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Flexibility

Cash handling

Team player

Job description

Starbucks Lowestoft– Belvedere Road Drive is seeking a friendly Barista to deliver an exceptional customer experience while preparing high-quality beverages and food to recipe standards. You will work with a supportive team in a fast-paced café environment, handling orders, payments, and maintaining hygiene throughout your shift.

Ideal candidates communicate well, stay organized under pressure, and adapt to early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.