At Department of Coffee and Social Affairs we want to create a coffee shop that is a meeting point for friends, family and colleagues to gather, to converse and to socialise - and enjoy great coffee.
We are currently looking for an experienced barista for our flagship, high street store in Carnaby Street. You will have a deep passion and understanding for coffee and customer service. We are looking for a passionate go-getter, who demonstrates love and knowledge for great coffee and engaging customer service. We provide specialty coffee, both filter and espresso-based, working with our sister company, Small Batch Coffee Roasters, to provide a seasonally changing menu of coffee beans.
We are a high volume coffee shop, preparing up to 400 coffees per day on our E65 GBWs and La Marzocco Linea PB.
We are searching for an experienced and energetic hospitality specialist who is looking for a genuine career in the Speciality Coffee Industry. You will have a great nose for coffee and a passion for providing the highest quality in all aspects of the role. Be an enthusiastic team player, help out in all areas of the shop whilst simultaneously ensuring the quality and consistency of every coffee or breakfast made. If this is you, then now is the perfect time to join as we are currently going through an exciting period of growth.
This role will require you to be available on weekends and some evenings.
THE ROLE
- Deliver top rate customer services at all times
- Be a quality coffee champion
- To make and serve espresso-based and filter coffees
- Support the Manager in relation to quality control
- Support your colleagues and work in all areas of the shop
- Contribute to the smooth daily running of the store, including maintenance and cleaning
- Follow health and safety guidelines.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Ability to demonstrate superior customer service (essential)
- Be able to maintain coffee quality and workflow in a fast-paced environment
- Be a skilled barista, with experience of working with multiple coffee
- Understand milk texturing, brew ratios and extraction and be able to produce latte art patterns
- Have an engaging personality to both new and regular customers
- Have attention to detail with a can-do attitude approach to work
- Wants to build a career in the hospitality industry
BENEFITS
- Join a Coffee Family cultured environment
- Genuine career opportunities - We continually employ within
- Free coffee all day long
- Full barista training on our standards
We are looking for people that are able to grow with the business and be able to take on new responsibilities.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply to the below link and attach a copy of your CV & covering letter explaining why you would be a great addition to our team.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Barista experience
- Serving skills
- Food safety certification
- Proficiency in food preparation
- Basic math skills
- Strong time management abilities
Candidates should possess barista experience, serving skills, and a food safety certification. Proficiency in food preparation, basic math skills, and strong time management abilities are also required for this role.
We have both full and part time roles available, please state what hours suit you best on your application.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.85 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Experience:
- Hospitality: 2 years (required)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Barista experience: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
