BARISTA — MELLO Part-time, Permanent
Mello is a speciality coffee and French toast destination: The first location from the family behind Caramello Cafés in Didsbury. We're looking for a Barista who takes genuine pride in their work and understands that consistency is the job.
You're not here to press a button and hand over a cup. You're here because coffee matters to you, because pulling a well-extracted espresso at 8am on a Monday carries exactly the same weight as it does on a Saturday afternoon. At Mello, craft is the standard.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and serve speciality coffee and espresso-based drinks to a consistent, exceptional standard on every shift
- Must demonstrate strong milk foaming technique. Correct texture, temperature, and pour for each drink format, every time.
- Produce confident, clean latte art on every applicable drink
- Assist with dialling in espresso and keeping grinder settings accurate alongside the manager
- Maintain a clean, organised, and well-run bar throughout service — station care is part of the craft
- Engage warmly and knowledgeably with guests in an approachable, non-pretentious way
- Support preparation of Mello's French toast and dessert menu items during service as required
- Follow all food hygiene and health & safety procedures diligently
What You'll Need
- Solid, demonstrable experience as a barista in a speciality or quality-led café environment
- Proven milk texturing skills: you know the difference between stretched and steamed, and you hit the right consistency for flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos, and cortados — every time
- Confident latte art — at minimum hearts poured cleanly,consistently.
- A genuine understanding of coffee: extraction, grind, dose, yield, and how they interact
- Meticulous attention to detail and a personal investment in the quality of what leaves the bar.
- A reliable, punctual, and team-first mindset — Mello's consistency depends on everyone, every shift.
What Makes You Stand Out
- Experience working with single origin coffees and an understanding of their distinct cup profiles
- Familiarity with the EK grinder or similar precision grinders
- Enthusiasm for expanding your coffee knowledge through tastings, cuppings, and continued learning
- Experience in a dessert, brunch, or food-led café environment
What We Offer
- A permanent, part-time role at the ground level of an exciting new brand.
- Competitive hourly rate — discussed at interview, based on experience.
- A team that takes the craft seriously and supports your growth
- Ongoing coffee training and education
- Staff meals and drinks on shift
- The opportunity to grow with Mello as the brand expands
To Apply: Send a short cover note and your CV to [email protected]
All the best,
Team Mello
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
