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