Barista - Toast Stores Springfield, London, SW17 About Toast Stores Toast Stores is a brand-new café and lifestyle destination set in London’s newest park, Springfield. We are passionate about great coffee, delicious food, and creating a warm, welcoming environment for our customers. Our mission is to serve expertly crafted beverages and high-quality food while fostering a vibrant community atmosphere. We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Barista to join our team. If you have a passion for coffee, excellent customer service skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! The Role As a Barista at Toast Stores, you will be responsible for preparing and serving a variety of drinks and food from our coffee station. Your role will be central to delivering an outstanding customer experience, ensuring every beverage is beautifully crafted and consistently delicious. You will also educate customers and colleagues on our coffee selections and maintain a high standard of cleanliness and efficiency in the café. Key Responsibilities Prepare and serve high-quality coffee, tea, and other beverages with precision and care. Ensure consistent presentation and taste of all drinks served. Take customer orders, handle payments, and provide friendly, engaging service. Develop and maintain expert knowledge of coffee, sharing insights with customers and team members. Build relationships with both new and regular customers, fostering a welcoming café atmosphere. Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the coffee station, ensuring all equipment is sanitised and in good working order. Follow health and safety regulations and company guidelines. Perform regular stock checks and assist in placing orders to maintain inventory levels. About You We’re looking for someone who: Has previous experience as a barista or in a similar hospitality role. Is passionate about coffee and eager to learn more about different blends and brewing techniques. Thrives in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment. Has excellent communication skills and a warm, friendly attitude. Can multitask efficiently while maintaining attention to detail. Works well in a team and takes initiative when needed. Understands the importance of cleanliness and food safety. What We Offer Competitive salary and staff benefits. Opportunities for career development and coffee training. A supportive and friendly team environment. The chance to be part of an exciting new café concept in London’s newest park. If you’re ready to bring your barista skills to Toast Stores and be part of something fresh and exciting, we’d love to hear from you!.
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!
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about an exciting job opportunity at Bella Roma, a fine dining Italian restaurant located in Beckenham. We are currently seeking highly experienced Head Waiters/ss to join our team. If you have a strong background in Italian cuisine and possess excellent knowledge and experience in Italian food and beverage, including wine service, we would like to hear from you. Please note that only candidates with previous experience in Italian cuisine need apply for this position. If you are interested and believe you meet the criteria, please send your updated CV and a cover letter to Bella Roma Thank you for considering this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you. Warm regards, Leo
Full-Time Barista & Waitress Wanted! Do you love coffee and enjoy delivering outstanding customer service? Join our cozy coffee shop as a full-time barista and waitress and be part of a friendly, supportive team! ☕🍽️ What We Offer: Friendly and welcoming atmosphere Flexible working hours On-the-job training provided (if needed) Responsibilities: Prepare and serve coffee and espresso drinks Take customer orders and serve food and beverages Deliver excellent customer service with a smile Help maintain shop cleanliness and organization Collaborate with a small, fun, and energetic team Requirements: Positive attitude and passion for great service Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Previous experience in waitressing or food service is required
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented New Products Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, conceptualizing, developing, and launching innovative new products that align with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, production, and supply chain. You’ll be responsible for bringing fresh, exciting, and commercially viable menu items from concept to launch, working closely with operations, marketing, procurement, and franchise partners. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and manage the product development program, ensuring alignment with consumer demand and market trends., 2. Drive innovation and creativity in developing new products, with a focus on new trending products and new inovations., 3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, site operations, packaging development, nutrition, and regulatory teams, to deliver robust NPD solutions., 4. Conduct thorough financial and business analysis, including P&L management, pricing, and promotion recommendations., 5. Monitor and analyze external market performance and competitor activity, identifying risks and opportunities for actionable insights., 6. Manage EPD (flavor/variant extensions) innovation projects from concept to launch, including P&L ownership and stakeholder approvals., 7. Develop compelling launch plans and collaborate with sales teams to drive retailer sell-in., 8. Lead below-the-line (BTL) activities such as in-store and shopper marketing, pack design changes, and social media campaigns., 9. Contribute to the development of the annual Winning Plan and long-term brand strategy., 10. Build strong commercial plans in collaboration with sales, category, and commercial planning teams., 11. Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, packaging, and R&D teams, to ensure successful market delivery., 12. Manage consumer marketing spend effectively. Requirements: • Proven experience (2–5 years) in product development, ideally in [industry: e.g., food and beverage, cosmetics, tech]., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Proficiency in product development tools and software (e.g., CAD, formulation platforms, project tracking tools). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with sustainability and eco-conscious product development., • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the relevant industry., • Knowledge of consumer behavior and market research techniques. Why Join Us? • Be part of an innovative, growth-driven company., • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Opportunities for career development and advancement., • Competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter.
Are you looking for something unique that brings prestige, pride and creativity? So are we. At Woodland we dare to be different, and that is exactly what we are looking for in our future talent. At Woodland we are looking for an innovative Barista that thrives in a busy atmosphere and can handle the pressure of a blooming cafe. Attention-to-detail and self-determination are key to fulfilling this job position. Your main duties as a Bartender will be: • Preparing non-alcoholic beverages and coffees., • Interacting with customers, taking orders and serving., • Assessing bar customers’ needs and preferences and making recommendations., • Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies., • Comply with all food and beverage regulations. General skills you should posses: • Ability to multitask and remain organised during a busy period., • High level of attention to detail., • Adaptability to embrace new ideas and processes, and work unsupervised., • Strong team-player, as well as natural leader qualities., • Positive, approachable and professional manner., • Interpersonal communication skills. Ability for Latte art will be considered with advantage Our requirements: Minimum of 2 years previous experience in a similar environment. What we can offer: A competitive salary + Bonus scheme