Supervisor / Barista

BaxterStorey UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a friendly Barista to join the team in Woking, UK. In this role, you will prepare delicious coffee beverages, provide exceptional customer service, and maintain a clean work area. Ideal candidates will have strong coffee preparation skills and a passion for customer experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and support career development within the company. Join us to be part of the food revolution!

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coffee preparation techniques.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly demeanor.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Physical stamina to stand and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks.
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service.
• Operate and maintain brewing equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking.

Skills

Customer service skills

Coffee preparation techniques

Attention to detail

Basic math skills

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Baxterstorey is seeking a friendly and customer-focused Barista to join our team in Woking, United Kingdom. As a Barista, you will be responsible for crafting delicious coffee beverages and providing an exceptional customer experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Prepare and serve a variety of coffee drinks, including espresso-based beverages, using high‑quality ingredients and proper techniques
• Operate and maintain espresso machines, coffee grinders, and other brewing equipment
• Provide friendly and efficient customer service, greeting customers and taking orders with a smile
• Handle cash transactions accurately and operate point‑of‑sale systems
• Educate customers about our coffee products, including bean origins and flavor profiles
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, adhering to food safety and hygiene standards
• Monitor inventory levels and assist with restocking supplies as needed
• Create visually appealing latte art to enhance the customer experience
• Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours
• Assist in overseeing all day to day functions
• Willing to learn and develop for your next move

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coffee preparation techniques and ability to craft high‑quality espresso-based beverages
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and approachable demeanor
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment
• Basic math skills and accuracy in cash handling
• Knowledge of different coffee beans, roasts, and brewing methods preferred
• Food safety awareness and commitment to maintaining a clean work environment
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous barista experience preferred but not required
• Food handling certification is a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values

• ALWAYS VISIONARY We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
• WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE We are up‑beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
• CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
• FOREVER CONSCIOUS We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.