Barista

Hourly Rate: £13.25 increasing to £15.25 after probation

  • To help set up the coffee bar, ready for each service.
  • Prepare all drinks to the Platter at John Lewis standard, including latte art.
  • Have a good understanding of the coffee blend used at Platter.
  • To help with any clearing and general cleaning duties.
  • To ensure food safety standards are followed at all times.
  • To ensure wastage forms are completed.
  • To restock the fridge for the next days.
  • To ensure all labels and prices are correct.
  • To work on tills, following the cash handling procedures, taking orders and serving food and drinks.
  • To attend all training and development course as requested.
  • To always represent WSH and John Lewis in a professional manner in your behaviour appearance and knowledge.
  • To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management.
  • Proven experience in a barista role (with experience using a La Marzocco, Victoria Arduino or other manual espresso machines is advantageous)
  • Dialling in a grinder to the coffee’s recipe
  • Positive can-do attitude
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure meeting business needs
  • Good organisational skills
  • Reliable and able to work well within a team
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • A passion for coffee and drive to learn more about our industry (not required, but encouraged)
  • Meal on shift
  • Endless tea and coffee on shift
  • Enrolment into the WSH pension scheme
  • 28 days annual leave (plus extra day for your birthday off)
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and family friendly leave with length of service
  • Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
  • Employee Assistance Programme and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Opportunity to develop and further your career in an exciting company