Barista / Cafe Host

Honestly Farm Kitchens; Shannon; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Staff discount

On-site parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Honestly Farm Kitchen in Carrick-on-Shannon is seeking a friendly Barista / Café Host to join our busy front-of-house team. You’ll welcome customers, take orders, and craft high-quality coffees in a fast-paced day-time setting.

With at least 2 years in a café, weekend availability, and a proactive approach, you’ll help run the counter, maintain display counters, and support the FOH team while upholding food safety standards. We offer staff meals and staff discount in return.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy café or restaurant.
• Confident, consistent barista skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible and available to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving specialty coffees and beverages to a high standard
• Welcoming customers and delivering warm, efficient service
• Working the counter tills and taking food and drink orders
• Filling and maintaining display counters
• Running food from the pass and supporting the wider FOH team
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace and following food safety and H&S standards
• Assisting with opening and closing duties

Skills

Barista skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Full job description

Barista / Café Host

Honestly Farm Kitchen, Carrick on Shannon

Honestly Farm Kitchen is a busy, farm-to-table restaurant in Carrick-on-Shannon, known for warm hospitality, excellent coffee, and food made with ingredients from our own Drumanilra Organic Farm and trusted local producers.

We're looking for an experienced Barista / Café Host to join our front-of-house team.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role in a fast-paced, high-quality day time restaurant environment. You'll be part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about food, service, and the customer experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and serving specialty coffees and beverages to a high standard
• Welcoming customers and delivering warm, efficient service
• Working the counter tills and taking food and drink orders
• Filling and maintaining display counters
• Running food from the pass and supporting the wider FOH team
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace and following food safety and H&S standards
• Assisting with opening and closing duties

About You

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a busy café or restaurant
• Confident, consistent barista skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable multitasking in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible and available to work weekends

Hours

• We have part time and full time positions available
• Flexible day and evening shifts, Monday to Sunday
• Restaurant closes at 7pm

What We Offer

• Statutory sick pay, annual leave & public holiday pay
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (Laya Healthcare)
• Bike to Work scheme
• Staff meals
• Certified statutory training (Food Safety, Manual Handling, Fire Safety)
• Ongoing training and developmentPaid volunteer day after 1 year's service
• 10% staff discount for you and accompanying family in our restaurants and farm shops

• Be part of a supportive, values-led team
• Work with high-quality, locally sourced food
• Learn and grow within a sustainable hospitality business
• Gain experience in a busy, well-run restaurant

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: €14.50-€15.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Food allowance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Carrick-On-Shannon, County Leitrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person