Apprentice Barista.

1 month ago


Banbury Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Blue Arrow Full time

Skills focus
If you have a good coffee and related product knowledge as well as an understanding of operating a grinder, espresso machine and milk frother then we want to hear from you. We're on the look-out for a Barista who wants to put their excellent coffee-making and customer service skills to good use.

Customer focus
If you can make anyone feel welcome, enjoy getting to know your regular customers and work hard to ensure their coffee is perfect, then we want to hear from you. At Blue Arrow we are always looking for friendly, patient and efficient Barista's to join our team.

A business with a future
There are lots of opportunities for talented Barista's to grow with us at Blue Arrow , and we're looking for people to be part of our clients friendly team.

General skills
In this role you will have:

A good appreciation for coffee and specialty drinks, and understand the fundamentals of bean grinding and frothing
Great customer service skills and knowledge
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Good level of literacy and numeracy
An ability to work unsupervised and deliver quality work
Good listening skills
Knowledge of basic safety at work and hygiene procedures


Personal traits
You will be or have:
A happy, friendly personality
A positive and approachable manner
Team player qualities
High level of attention to detail
Action oriented and a can-do attitude
Passionate about product quality
Enthusiasm to develop your skills and knowledge and share this with others in your team and customers
Adaptable to change and willing to embrace new ideas and processes

Main Duties/Responsibilities
Your typical day will include these duties:
Prepare and serve hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea and speciality beverages
Maintain coffee grinding and brewing with equipment, accessories, and supplies
Clean and sanitise work areas, utensils, equipment, surface and seating areas throughout the day and when closing
Serve customers and take orders
Describe menu items and suggest products to customers
Receive and process customer payments
Order, receive and distribute stock supplies
Food preparation and service, also general management of the area
Speak and interact with both new and regular customers
Follow health and safety guidelines
Adhere to recipes and presentations for food and beverage items
Contribute to a positive team environment
Promote coffee consumption by educating customers

Qualifications/Licences/Certifications/Experience
Secondary/high school diploma, or equivalent, preferred
Familiarity with electronic point-of-sales (EPOS) software
Food Hygiene level 1 certificate
Experience making and serving coffee
Some previous experience in a retail or hospitality role such as Waiter/Waitressing, front of house, coffee shop or café experience is a bonus
Experienced and comfortable with working busy shifts
So, if you've got what it takes to brighten up our customers' while serving them great coffee, then we want to hear from you today.

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