Front of House Assistant - Myprotein Store (Manchester City Centre)

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A global ecommerce group is seeking a Front of House Assistant / Barista in Manchester. This customer-facing role involves creating high-quality drinks and delivering exceptional service in a unique café setting. The ideal candidate is passionate about coffee, with proven experience in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include competitive pay, employee discounts, and more. Join a dynamic team and help bring the café experience to life for customers.

Benefits

Hourly Rate: £12.33

Onsite Doctor

Employee discounts

Gym discounts

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced coffee shop.
• Ability to create latte art and calibrate espresso machines.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Craft hot beverages to the highest standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service in the café.
• Maintain cleanliness of customer and back-of-house areas.

Skills

Proven experience as a Barista in a fast-paced coffee shop environment

Confident in producing latte art and calibrating espresso machines

Strong communication skills

Genuine passion for customer experience

Positive and adaptable

Job description

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio includes leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty, forming our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we are powered by a team of over 2,500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you’ll go further, faster.

Job Title: Front of House Assistant / Barista

Reports to: Food and Beverage Supervisor

Location: Myprotein Store, Abbey House, 74 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3LW

Shift Pattern: 6:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Sunday on a rota basis (20 hours per week, depending on business need), including potential weekend work

Starting Date: September 2025

About the Myprotein Store – Manchester

The Myprotein Store is the first brick & mortar flagship store for the brand. Located in the heart of Manchester city centre, it combines a retail space with a unique blend of fitness, nutrition and lifestyle, including a premium café experience. Customers can enjoy expertly made coffee, healthy snacks, and Myprotein product sampling, all within a sleek and community‑focused environment.

Role Overview

As a Front of House Assistant / Barista, you’ll be the face of the Myprotein café experience, creating high‑quality drinks, delivering exceptional service, and helping bring the brand to life for every customer who walks through the door. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing role ideal for someone with a passion for great coffee, attention to detail, and a positive, can‑do attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Craft hot beverages to the highest standards, consistently delivering great quality and presentation
• Ensure coffee grind, dose and shot times meet brand specifications – including latte art and calibration
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere in the café
• Keep all customer and back‑of‑house areas clean, tidy and safe, reporting any hazards or incidents
• Support food production and snack preparation to ensure a consistent customer experience
• Follow all Food Safety and Health & Safety standards, completing relevant checks and paperwork
• Receive and store deliveries correctly, and ensure products are labelled and rotated appropriately
• Accurately charge for all purchases and follow all store policies around till use and stock control
• Support wider store activations and customer engagement initiatives as needed
• Be flexible and willing to support across other store areas when required

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Barista in a fast‑paced coffee shop environment
>Confident in producing latte art and calibrating espresso machines
• Knowledge of coffee training and maintaining high standards of preparation
• Strong communication skills and a genuine passion for customer experience
• Positive, adaptable and willing to work as part of a close‑knit team

Benefits

• Hourly Rate: £12.33
• Onsite Doctor
• Employee discounts
• Gym discounts
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident, Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.