Head Barista

VUV Food Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading coffee company as a Head Barista where you will lead a passionate team and ensure exceptional coffee quality. Enjoy flexible shifts, free coffees, and various employee perks while making a difference in the coffee industry. Apply now to be part of a company that values sustainability and community support.

Benefits

Free coffees and food item per shift

Employee social events

Seasonable uniform clothing

Flexible shifts

Medicash

Free Mental Health Sessions

Financial Bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Barista in specialty coffee.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.
• Background in using manual espresso machines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team and ensure quality coffee preparation.
• Assist with scheduling and inventory management.
• Maintain compliance standards and a clean coffee station.

Skills

Flexibility

Leadership

Coffee Knowledge

Job description

Full job description

Hours:40 Hours Per Week - Full Time

Pay:£12.75 Per Hour

Requirements:Mon-Sun Flexibility, Head Barista Experience

Are you a Black Sheep? Do you want to challenge the establishment and leave the herd behind? So do we! Black Sheep Coffee are 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. We’re looking for experts on all things coffee to lead quality assurance in our team of passionate baristas.

What’s in it for you

• Free coffees and a free food item per shift
• Employee social events designed to create brand relationships, teamwork, and a strong culture and working environment
• Seasonable uniform clothing provided
• Flexible shifts
• Medicash
• Free Mental Health Sessions
• Financial Bonuses

What you’ll be doing

As a Head barista you will be the coffee master of your store. Your extensive knowledge about specialty coffee will help you to lead the team, make product orders and drive sales through the roof.

• Teach others about efficient workflow, the perfect espresso shot and acing their latte art
• Assist the General Manager with scheduling, rotas, stock management and inventory
• Proactively maintain all compliance standards. Ensure a clean, safe, fully operational coffee station
• Create new recipes and make outstanding coffee. Show off your latte art – get creative!

What we’re looking for

We are after Head Baristas with passion and experience within the specialty coffee industry. The diary to accommodate flexible shifts and a background using manual espresso machines and dialling in grinders. Ideally with experience as a keyholder and leading a team to success.

About Black Sheep Coffee

We were founded by Eirik and Gabe, university flatmates who quit their job to leave the herd behind and embark on an exciting coffee journey. Striving not only to rid the world of boring coffee but to do this sustainability and ethically. Our coffee is sourced straight from plantation and our cups are fully recyclable. Black Sheep Coffee is the only retail coffee company in the world to serve 100% specialty grade Robusta Coffee. We also strive to support the homeless community with our free coffee board scheme so if you’re looking to be a part of a company that’s making a difference, jump on in.

Leave the herd behind and apply today!

Work Location: In person