Position Overview & Specifications

Barista

We are looking for an experienced barista, with a passion for and knowledge of coffee - with the personality to make an impression.

An exciting opportunity for a diligent, hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic hospitality professional to become the friendly face of a popular artisan doughnut and speciality coffee shop in Tynemouth, within minutes of the coast. We are a small team at the moment, meaning the right candidate will benefit from the responsibility of helping to contribute to a second to none customer experience and grow our reputation.

We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for a team who wants to come on this journey with us and be part of our exciting future.

Team Member requirements

You will be the customer facing representation of our brand - we want people who are enthusiastic, interesting, friendly, hardworking and provide outstanding customer service
Reliable and trustworthy - a lot of trust is given to our team and we want you to be able to have the scope to be innovative and deliver the best customer experience
Customer facing hospitality experience, preferably with some experience of events
Barista skills with ability to make and contribute to an evolving drinks menu
Experience in making excellent looking and tasting, high quality drinks
Work quickly and under pressure
Knowledge and genuine interest in the coffee business
Be the Barista training point of contact and champion for others within the team
Maintain very high standards across all areas of the business, including product, service, cleanliness, presentation, health and safety etc.
Act as a brand ambassador - ensuring our values and ways of doing things are maintained, developed and championed, including in managing and training staff
Ability to collaboratively work within the team
Available at weekends

Benefits

Regular daytime working hours, with potential for occasional evening work (dependant on events and growth of business)
Casual dress
Opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business with promotion opportunities
Discounted and free doughnuts!
Company events
Located minutes from the coast
Full or part time positions available

If you are interested and think you fit the requirements, then please send us a one page cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for the role and your CV (two pages max). You must have full working rights in the UK to apply for this role.

Job Type:

Full time: 35-40 per week

Part-time hours: 15-35 per week

Salary: £10 - £10.50 per hour (dependent on experience)

Barista: 1 year (essential)

Hospitality: 1 year (essential)

customer service: 1 year (essential)

Expected start date: 28/3/23

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-40 per week

Salary: £10.00-£10.50 per hour

Benefits: