Barista

Bucks Skills Hub; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee shop training provider is seeking enthusiastic Baristas to join their team. The role involves preparing coffee, serving food, and providing excellent customer service in a dynamic environment. No prior experience required, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Training programs are available to develop your skills in the hospitality sector.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and accept criticism.
• Capable of selling products and working well in a team.
• Able to work independently and handle manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the coffee shop for opening.
• Take customer orders and payments.
• Grind fresh coffee beans.
• Serve sandwiches and cakes.
• Keep work areas clean.
• Create displays and order stock.

Skills

Ability to accept criticism

Sales ability

Teamwork

Independence

Good memory

Manual dexterity

Basic computer skills

Education

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry

Level 2 Award in Barista Skills

Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

Job description

Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shop chains, restaurants and hotels.

Day-to-day tasks

• prepare the coffee shop ready for opening
• take customer orders and payments
• grind fresh coffee beans
• prepare and serve sandwiches and cakes
• clean and tidy work areas, equipment and coffee machines
• create displays of stock
• do stock checks and order new stock
• clean and tidy the coffee shop before closing

Working environment

Where you could work

You could work in a coffee shop.

Your working environment may be noisy and hot.

Uniform

You may need to wear a uniform.

Working hours

40 to 42 hours variable

Skills you'll need

• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• the ability to sell products and services
• the ability to work well with others- draft- HP
• the ability to work on your own
• a good memory
• the ability to work well with your hands
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

How to become one

You can get into this job through:

• a college course

College

You could do a college course that would give you some of the skills to do this role. Courses include: Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry; Level 2 Award in Barista Skills; Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

You'll usually need:

• 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
• 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

You can train through a hospitality team member intermediate apprenticeship.

This will usually take 12 months to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.

You’ll usually need:

• some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
• You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may prefer you to have experience in customer service or catering.

Career path and progression

• With experience, you could become a store manager and then move on to a regional manager role.
• You could also become self-employed and set up your own coffee shop.