Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering top-notch products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Barista to join our dynamic café team. In this role, you will play an essential part in delivering exceptional service by fulfilling customer orders with care and precision. As a valued team member, you will help ensure that our café provides a welcoming atmosphere and consistently meets the highest standards of customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities:
1. Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages with efficiency and care.
2. Ensure high standards of food hygiene and follow health and safety rules.
3. Deliver exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
4. Serve guests hot drinks promptly and with a friendly demeanor.
5. Maintain cleanliness in the restaurant (cleaning floors, tables, back areas).
6. Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.
Requirements:
1. Must have at least 1 year of experience as a barista.
2. At least 1 year of experience within hospitality.
3. Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential, as well as eligibility to work in the UK.
4. Good personal appearance and hygiene.
5. Basic knowledge of food hygiene.
6. Passion, enthusiasm, and creativity.
7. Flexibility in terms of working hours is required.
Benefits:
1. Competitive hourly rate.
2. Flexible hours.
3. 2 days off.
4. Fantastic opportunity for advancement and progression.
5. Benefits/Rewards system.
6. Retail-style hours with no evenings or split shifts.
Store: Bagshot
Department: The Greenhouse Café
Contract: Full-time
Hours: 40 hrs per week
Salary: £8.39 - £11.44 (Dependant on Age)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £11.44 per hour
Experience:
* Barista experience: 1 year (required)
* Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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