Head Barista/assistant manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Barista / Assistant manager to join a new vibrant project. This is a new role where we will introduce speciality coffee in our cafe, so the candidate must have a true passion for coffee and able to transfer this passion to our customers and built a community around the cafe.

The ideal candidate will have a LOVE for coffee and customer service, ensuring that every guest receives an exceptional experience.

Duties

As Head Barista/ asistant manager you will be at the front of the guest coffee experience leading the project of speciality coffee.

CUSTOMERS AND SALES.

• Provide excellent customer service by engaging with customers, taking orders, and offering recommendations.
• able to built a loyalty customer base by true engagement while performing coffees
• Building a comunity around the area, being the representative of our cafe to the local neighbours,
• educate customers on different coffee blends and brewing methods
• Reach to sales target which will benefit from a company Bonus

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• COFFEE
• Provide coffee trainings to other staff , organise external courses to provide training for other baristas / or home coffee lovers who wants to join our courses
• organise events: (ex: coffee tastings ...)
• calibrate coffee grinder daily
• Calibrate espresso machine to ensure making perfect espresso following recipe
• Prepare and serve high-quality coffee and tea beverages according to established recipes and standards
• advance latte art performance
• knowledge of specialty coffee beans

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• FOOD
• Assist in food preparation, ensuring adherence to food safety guidelines.
• Manage time effectively to ensure timely service during peak hours.
• serving counter cakes and if need prepare some brunch if need it.
• Appy Food Hygiene rules and HACCP principles and be responsible that the rest of staff follows these rules.

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• TEAM
• Collaborate with team members to create a positive work environment and support each other in daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, including equipment and utensils
• Comunicating daily with the manager
• involve actively in our projectt
• Social connection: Sense of implication in cafe life which goes beyond a job, creating a community hub, creative space, lifestyle statement

Requirements

• Genuine passion, getting involved in the cafe atmosphere and enjoying what you are doing is ESSENCIAL requirement.
• Previous demonstrable experience as a HEAD BARISTA in SPECIALITY coffee shop
• Perfect knowledge of calibrating machines and grinders and follow espresso recipes.
• Strong knowledge of coffee origins, brewing techniques, and latte art and Matcha
• has passion of what you do and be dedicated to the project
• Strong leadership skills. Able to delegate tasks to other team members of cafe
• Previous experience in food preparation and passion for brunch food
• Strong understanding of food safety practices.
• Min requirement Level 2 food and safety hygiene
• Excellent time management skills to handle busy periods efficiently.
• A friendly and approachable demeanour with a passion for customer service, able to engage with them and built a loyalty base.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as required.

Join us in creating memorable experiences for our customers through exceptional coffee and service

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour

Experience:

• HEAD BARISTA: 3 years (required)
• Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
• SUPERVISOR / ASSISTANT MANAGER: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (required)

Work authorisation:

• Reino Unido (required)

Work Location: In person