Barista

Barista – Another Place, The Lake | Food and Beverage

Warm hospitality and contemporary comfort combine with views over Ullswater and the fells. Another Place, The Lake is for taking it easy with your favourite people, exploring the wilderness, swimming beneath a full moon, paddleboarding across the lake, eating and drinking well, letting go and having a good time.

Another Place Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact on our guest's holiday. Our three core values - We Care, We Notice, We Change – show what it means to work for a hotel which goes above and beyond for our team and guests. At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

An unforgettable holiday experience amidst 18 acres of Lake District National Park, Another Place offers private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells. For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. It's the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made possible by the people on our team.

Our Barista role:

We're looking for an exceptional individual who values positive lifestyle choices and excels at crafting exquisite coffee, taking pride in every aspect of your role as a barista.

With previous Barista experience you'll be happy connecting with our guests and in your element making and delivering great coffee and cold drinks. Assisting your colleagues in all areas of the restaurant will be part of your role, and you'll therefore be comfortable with the fast-paced nature of a busy restaurant environment.

As our Barista you'll be:

• Welcoming guests in a warm, friendly, timely and relaxed yet professional manner.
• Working in all areas of the restaurant.
• Preparing hot and cold drinks.
• Continually building upon company and product knowledge and giving input on how we could develop and improve.
• Taking active part in team tasting sessions to develop an authentic experience of coffee, food, and our menus to assist in guest queries and to boost creativity and team rapport.
• Keeping the area you're responsible for clean, tidy and organised.
• Taking care of guests' billing in a timely manner.
• Lending a helping hand to new team members and supporting their training and development.
  Working together as part of our committed, efficient and dynamic team.

The skills you'll be sharing with us:

• Proven barista, waiting or bar experience
• 2 years of experience working in a similar position
• Experience of, and a passion for, latte art (essential)
• A commitment to meet consistently high levels of service and an interest in the hospitality industry
• A willingness to work as a team player, with a keen eye for detail and an eagerness to share information and skills that will improve overall service
• An ability to communicate well and work seamlessly with colleagues from all departments
• Team-focused with plenty of enthusiasm and personality
• A friendly and outgoing personality
• A real energy and passion for everything that you do
• A desire to provide an excellent guest experience
• A genuine intent to use the latest technology for a smooth ordering and billing process, without compromising guest experience
• The ability to remain calm under pressure

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals. Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration.

If you would love to join us as on our Barista apply now and be part of our journey at The Lake, a wonderful place to work.

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