Barista and Waiter / Waitress - Millers Kitchen

Experienced barista only

Light on the common is a busy neighbourhood restaurant open daily from 7.30am serving breakfast lunch and dinner. we are looking for a talented barista to join our team. Light On The Common has have a deserved reputation of serving amazing coffee, with great service and amazing food. We are looking for a barista/ bar tender to join our team. You would work mainly day shifts but some evenings will be required. You must have a passion for great coffee, be punctual, hardworking, a team player and be prepared to help on the floor and bar if needed.

We are looking for enthusiastic full-time and part-time Baristas for our Costa Franchise store New Addington (CR0 0JB) Thornton Heath (CR7 8LF) Candidates must have good verbal communication skills, be flexible and willing to learn a variety of skills. Previous Barista experience is essential.

Barista & Waiter all around. Help customers, supporting the team, making a good quality coffee and great customer service.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Barista to join our team. This role requires someone with a high level of experience in coffee preparation who takes pride in their craft and can deliver an excellent customer experience. What You’ll Do: Prepare and serve exceptional coffee and espresso-based drinks to a high standard Provide friendly, professional customer service in a fast-paced environment Maintain cleanliness and organization of the coffee bar and work areas Support the team in ensuring smooth daily operations What We’re Looking For: Proven experience as a barista with strong knowledge of coffee, espresso, and latte art Ability to work quickly and efficiently without compromising quality Great communication and teamwork skills Flexible availability (full-time or part-time) What We Offer: Competitive pay based on experience A positive and supportive work environment Opportunities to grow and develop your skills further

As barista, serving expertly crafted coffee, deliver the kind of coffeeshop experience that will make customers smile & colleagues inspired.

This job role requires someone with minimum one year barista experience. Responsible and have the ability to make all coffees and speciality drinks on the menu at a high standard. Because we are based at a railway station the team will be required to make drinks with speed and quality with great customer service. This role requires to open the shop and close the shop, there will be always 2 members of staff on site during busy periods.

PART TIME OFFER TO FULL TIME As a barista on our family run speciality coffee shop, you are not just preparing drinks. You are the face of our business, the start of someone's day. We are looking for someone who brings warmth, personality and professionalism to every shift and who takes pride in both craft and community. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU -A naturally friendly, warm and talkative personality -strong communication skills and emotional intelligence -willingness to learn about speciality coffee and refine your skills -pervious cafe or hospitality experience is a plus but we are happy to train the right person -a love for talking to people, good food & coffee and creating great vibes CUSTOMER SERVICE -you are friendly, confident and naturally welcoming ,greet every customer with a warm smile and friendly energy. When you say hello make costumers feel seen and heard. -you enjoy conversation and create a space where regulars return because of the way you made them feel -you understand how to balance fast service with real connection -build genuine rapport with regulars and new visitors alike. -engage in light, welcoming conversations to create a relaxed environment. -handle customer feedback professionally and with empathy . -remember customer names and favourite/regular orders when possible. -take orders confidently and handle payments accurately COFFEE PREPARTION & BEVERAGES Knowing how to prepare espresso based drinks to speciality standards (calibrating grind, dial in, tamping, extraction, milk steaming) Know your beans: origin, tasting notes and roast level Maintain grinder calibration and espressso machine cleanliness throughtout the day. UPSELLING & PRODUCT KNOWNLEDGE - UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERS MOOD & INTENT Listen carefully to cues: Are they in a rush, chatty, curious or hungry ? Recommended add ons such as non dairy milks, extra shots, syrups or food pairings Proactively recommend pastries, retail coffee or drink upgrades based on customer prefence. Learn flavour profiles, bean origins and seasonal items and confidently describe them. Encourage costumers to try new things through tasting or limited free offers DAILY SHOP OPERATIONS -Open and close the shop efficiently, folling prep and cleaning checklists. -Keep the cafe tidy, well stocked and looking beautiful -Keep customer seating and service tidy, safe & welcoming. -Restock coffee beans, milk, condiments and other supplies as needed. -Maintain hygienic practices at all times (including personal hygiene and food safety) -You consistently maintain a clean and organised workstation, whether you are behind the machine, at the counter or handling dishes -You understand and follow hygiene practices (washing hands, sanitising surfaces, prper food handling) without needing to be reminded -You alwasy leave the coffee machine and bar tidy at the end of the shift, and you jump in to clean up even when its not "your mess" • You treat the cafe like your home, from polishing glassware to folding cloths properly., • TEAM & CULTURE, • -Work closely with other staff (including family) to support each other throughout shifts, • -Communicate openly about stock needs, customer feedback or team tasks, • -Contribute to a positive, respectful environment, bring energy and humour to the team., • -Be flexible and jump in to help wherever needed (kitchen, floor, dishwashing, restocking), • -Can stay cool under pressure, know hoe to move quickly without sacrificing quality or cleanliness., • -You are reliable and you show up on time. You are ready to work and your team knows they can count on you, • Looking forward to hearing from you,, • Anna & Team!