MŌWAI Coffee – Specialty Coffee Roastery
St James's Street, Brighton
MŌWAI Coffee has been part of the specialty coffee industry since 2017, built on a passion for quality, craftsmanship and genuine hospitality. We welcome applications from enthusiastic professionals who want to grow with an established independent coffee roastery and help us continue delivering exceptional coffee experiences.
Founded in 2017, MŌWAI Coffee has spent years building its reputation through a passion for exceptional coffee, ethical sourcing and quality roasting.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Barista / All Rounder who shares our commitment to quality, hospitality and attention to detail.
If you love specialty coffee, enjoy creating outstanding customer experiences and take pride in every cup you serve, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Barista / All Rounder, you'll play an important role in the daily operation of our specialty espresso bar.
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in delivering exceptional coffee and customer service, and isn't afraid to get involved in every aspect of café life.
This role includes opening and closing shifts, so reliability, organisation and a strong sense of responsibility are essential.
What We're Looking For Essential
- Minimum 2 year experience in Specialty Coffee
- Confident dialling in espresso and maintaining consistency throughout the day
- Excellent milk texturing and clean, consistent latte art
- Strong knowledge of espresso extraction and coffee quality
- Knowledge and experience of manual brew methods (V60, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press and other specialty brewing techniques)
- Passion for specialty coffee and continuous learning
- Outstanding customer service skills
- Friendly, approachable and professional attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Takes pride in maintaining an exceptionally clean and well-organised café
- Reliable, punctual and proactive
- Comfortable working opening and closing shifts, including weekends
- Right to work in the UK
Your Responsibilities
- Prepare exceptional espresso-based beverages to specialty coffee standards
- Prepare and serve manual brew coffee using a range of specialty brewing methods
- Dial in espresso and monitor coffee quality throughout the day
- Deliver genuine, friendly and professional customer service
- Prepare freshly baked pastries each morning for display
- Prepare fresh sandwiches and other food items following company recipes
- Ensure all food is attractively presented and fully stocked throughout the day
- Open and close the café following company procedures
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout the café at all times
- Clean and maintain coffee equipment to the highest standard
- Restock products and monitor inventory throughout the day
- Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
- Support the team to ensure smooth daily operations
What You'll Get
- Competitive hourly pay based on experience
- Free staff lunch on every shift
- Staff coffee while on shift
- Employee discount
- Ongoing coffee training and professional development
- Opportunity to grow within an established independent specialty coffee roastery
- Friendly, supportive and professional working environment
We'd Love to Hear From You If...
You care about quality.
You enjoy making people feel welcome.
You believe cleanliness is just as important as making great coffee.
You notice the little details that others often miss.
You enjoy working as part of a close-knit team and take pride in helping build a café that customers love returning to.
Pay: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
