We are a Social Enterprise dedicated to sourcing, roasting and brewing high quality single-origin coffee, supporting coffee-growing communities back in Colombia along the way. We will teach you everything we know about coffee so that you become a coffee master and work in a fantastic team!
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We are looking to fill potentially 2x part-time/full-time BARISTA positions across our various branches, with potential to go up to full time and eventually could be considered for future SUPERVISOR roles. Our sites include
- Borough Market Stall - London Bridge/Borough.
- Flat Iron Square - in Borough/London Bridge.
- Soho Café - Greek Street, Soho.
- NEW Roastery - Shoreditch/Aldgate East
In addition, we also work at numerous festivals and events in the summer.
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This role also comes with potential learning opportunities, including roasting and cupping, and an understanding in the international coffee trade and coffee production in Colombia.
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The right candidate will:
- Have worked as a barista for at least one year.
- Ideally have worked in the specialty coffee sector.
- Pay exceptional attention to food and personal hygiene, as well as presentation of the cafe/stall <-- crucial & essential.
- Be familiar working in a fast-paced food or hospitality setting.
- Be an engaging personality keen to build strong relationships with staff and customers.
- Be exceptional at multitasking and working under pressure.
- Initiative to find jobs to do without necessarily being asked.
- Comfortable starting early in the day, working late at night or during busy weekends - weekend availability is imperative!
- Have a genuine ethical interest in the specialty coffee sector and our central vision: to support coffee-growing communities in Colombia.
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Extras:
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- Head barista/supervisor/managerial experience is preferential, as we may need you to eventually move into a supervisor role.
- Comfortable with HACCP food safety procedures + have a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate.
- Experience in food preparation.
- Able to cycle to work.
- Category B drivers license.
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What you get from us:
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- 28 days Paid Holiday (pro-rata).
- Unlimited high-quality coffee; fuel your passion!
- Wellness perks including yoga classes or a monthly Wellness Allowance.
- Spanish lessons to deepen your connection with the coffee community.
- Gain hands-on experience in coffee roasting, cupping, and the international coffee trade.
- Potential for a unique chance to travel to Colombia and engage with our social projects and our café in Bogota.
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At the company, we understand that the industry has historically treated its workers with negligence. To combat this, we are committed to helping our employees grow professionally beyond the barista role. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a social enterprise doing something great, whilst also being given the space to express your personal visions and goals, and make some fantastic connections!
We are also in the process of setting up our charity. If you are interested in learning about the challenges faced by coffee-growing communities in Colombia, this is a great opportunity to grow professionally as you develop your coffee knowledge.
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Start date will ideally be towards beginning/mid March.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
Application question(s):
- Willing to work weekends?
- Have an impeccable eye for cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation?
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- Barista: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
