Barista / Coffee Maker - Maida Hill Cafe

Are you looking for a customer orientated job that provides a stable income, regular shifts and excellent career prospects? If you are a person who enjoys working with the public, providing an excellent level of customer service at all times, then a Barista job may be the perfect job for you. What are the main duties of a Barista? A Barista takes on a range of roles including: Preparing and serving hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, artisan and speciality beverages. Cleaning and sanitising work areas, utensils and equipment Cleaning service and seating areas Describing menu items and suggesting products to customers Servicing customers and taking orders Ordering, receiving and distributing stock supplies Receiving and processing customer payments To land a job as ­­­­­a Barista you will need to show some previous experience in a retail or hospitality role such as waiter/waitressing, front of house, coffee shop or café experience. Alongside some of these more general skill, good Baristas should possess: Great communication skills A happy, friendly personality Customer service skills and knowledge High level of attention-to-detail Good level of literacy and numeracy Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes Ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work Positive and approachable manner Team player qualities Finding the right balance between your work and your lifestyle is really important. With a Barista job you will often find that your shifts include days and weekends and, on many occasions, include Bank Holidays. Shift working can work extremely well for those who have home and family commitments providing a career that enables you to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

We can consider you for either shift or both Barista duties and responsibilities As a front-of-house employee, a Barista represents the brand and the culture of an establishment and provides clients with professional and friendly service. Their duties may include the following: • Grinding and brewing coffee, • Developing and maintaining expert knowledge of coffee and educating clients and colleagues about these coffees, • Consistently providing well-crafted, beautifully presented and tasty beverages, • Taking client orders and receiving payment, • Speaking and interacting with both new and regular customers, • Maintaining a clean and sanitised working environment, • Following health and safety guidelines, • Regularly performing stock checks in the coffee bar and placing new orders, • Following recipes and presentations for food and beverage items, if needed, • Being aware of and following operational policies and procedures, • Being punctual and maintaining regular and consistent attendance, • The ability to work flexible hours and shifts which may include early mornings, weekends and bank holidays, • Contributing to a positive work environment

Here at HAVE AN AVO cafe we are all about passion, energy and teamwork, serving memorable moments for every one of our customers. As a Barista you’ll you be working for the community favourite healthy cafe, you will enjoy brilliant training and amazing benefits so that you enjoy HAVE AN AVO cafe as much as our customers do.

Barista Contract: Permanent / Full Time Salary: £14.00 An Hour About us: We’re an independent hospitality group making our debut in London with plans for growth in the next 6 months . Our concept blends quality coffee with a refined all-day fresh seasonal menu and afternoon tea, and now we’re looking for an experienced Barista to join our journey. We’re looking for: • A vibrant and confident personality who thrives in the buzz of service. Your experience successfully making coffee in a similar restaurant will allow you to hit the ground running and set you up for success with us., • Passion for detailed hospitality. We are all about delivering immaculate service and the guest experience – we approach set-up, service and clean-down with the highest standards, helping each other along the way., • Love for great food and coffee. Bringing with you a passion for great food and coffee, we’ll train you further to develop these interests and hone your skills. Perks of working for us: • Support in training and development. We supply thorough and engaging training in coffee and food for our new hires, and provide development for those with proven ability looking to advance in their career., • Work life balance. 28 days holiday, reasonable hours, no late nights (7am opening and 10pm close: including weekends) and flexible rotas., • Competitive pay. We offer a competitive rate of pay in line with the industry, alongside service charge, • Premium Amenities for staff including showers, changing facilities and bicycle storage., • Staff food, • Employee discount on food, • Cash tips

We're Hiring! Team Join Our Specialty Coffee Dream We're a specialty coffee shop on one of the trendiest streets in town — and we're all about exceptional coffee, great vibes, and serious passion for the craft. Our in-house roaster keeps things fresh, our top-of-the-line espresso machine and equipment set the bar high, and our love for V60 runs deep. We're looking for experienced baristas who share our obsession with quality coffee and know their way around specialty brewing methods. If you've got the skills, the passion, and a knack for great customer service, we want you on our team. What we offer: • Competitive salary, • A supportive, good-vibes-only workplace, • The chance to work with the best equipment and freshly roasted beans, • Opportunities to grow and learn with fellow coffee lovers, • What we're looking for:, • Proven barista experience (specialty coffee background is a must), • Solid knowledge of espresso and pour-over techniques (V60 fans, we see you!), • Ability to dial in, pull perfect shots, and nail latte art, • A team player with a positive attitude and great customer service skills, • If this sounds like your kind of place, we'd love to hear from you!

We looking for someone enthusiastic with experience willing to provide an excellent customer service to be able to engage with customers, fast, multitasking. Prepare hot and cold beverages such as coffees, teas, juices, smoothies etc. (latte art recommended)

The Breakfast Barista is responsible for preparing and serving high-quality coffee, beverages, and breakfast items to customers in a friendly and efficient manner. The role combines barista expertise with excellent customer service, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for guests during the morning rush. Key Requirements for the role: · Previous experience as a barista or in a customer-facing role (preferably in a high end busy environment within the hotel, leisure or hospitality industry would be a distinct advantage) · Familiarity with coffee preparation techniques (latte art) and equipment operation. · Basic knowledge of food handling and sanitation practices. · Strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment as part of a team and work under pressure in a challenging environment with minimum supervision. · Positive attitude and commitment to providing exceptional customer service. · Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (desirable) · High standard of personal presentation · Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a confident and outgoing personality and an ability to interact with people at all levels · Ability to take initiative and resolve queries in a practical and positive manner · Good attention to detail · Confident and outgoing personality Must have experience in LATTE ART