Job role: Barista
Location: Central London
Salary: £13.15per hour
Shift Pattern: 5 days out of 7, including weekends!
Houston & Hawkes are looking for an experienced Barista to join our team, providing a first class service based at our prestigious contracts in London .
Barista Duties:
* Greeting customers and delivering excellent customer service
* Making recommendations to customers and answering any questions
* Preparing food and drinks carefully and to our high standards
* Ensuring the display is always well stocked
* Managing stock levels and identifying ordering requirements
* Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
* Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
* Complying with Health & Safety regulations
* Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
Barista Requirements:
* You'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shops
* Continues to learn and educate themselves on whole bean knowledge, coffee blends, teas, bakery items, coffee brewing and blended products
* Passionate, friendly, diligent and a great team player
* Reliable and trustworthy
* Ability to display passion for everything about coffee
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* A positive attitude with the ambition to progress
* Good organisational skills
Barista Additional Benefits:
* Free meals at work
* Contributary pension scheme
* Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
* Company events including all company Christmas party
* Uniform provided
* Recognition schemes and people awards
* Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave
* Day off on your birthday
* Referral bonuses
Who We Are:
Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.
Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.
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