Cafe Barista

Tesco Plc; City of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Barista for their Café teams. The role involves providing excellent customer service, making a variety of drinks, and assisting with team development. Ideal candidates should have experience in hospitality and strong communication skills. Benefits include a colleague discount, flexible working options, and holiday starting at 28 days.

Benefits

Colleague Clubcard with discounts

Flexible working options

Life Assurance

Free wellbeing services

Uniform provided

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience of working as a Barista or in a hospitality environment.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Confidence to coach and train others in an inclusive manner.
• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent communication skills to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work at speed to serve drinks to customers.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Review stock levels regularly.
• Work with the Café Manager to support team development.
• Resolve customer complaints.
• Clear tables and assist in the kitchen.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Communication

Job description

Tesco Hornchurch, England, United Kingdom

About the role

We are looking for a Barista who is enthusiastic about quality food and drink and great customer service to join one of our Tesco Café teams. Whether it’s a quick pit‑stop after the weekly shop or a long overdue catch‑up with a friend, you’ll ensure our customers enjoy delicious coffee, tea and seasonal drinks that make every day a little better.

Bring your skill as a Barista (or someone who’s worked in hospitality) to the team and share your knowledge and expertise with those around you. At Tesco, no one tries harder for customers than we do. You will be familiar with all of our menu offerings and any new initiatives, regularly review stock levels, and serve customers quickly and efficiently, taking into account any particular requirements.

We’re committed to providing opportunities for everyone to be at their best. With your experience, you’ll take ownership of team barista development and work closely with the Café Manager to support those looking to develop their skills. You’ll also use our Click & Learn portal and other café resources to complete specific learning modules to enhance your own knowledge. It really is a place to get on.

Eligibility: 18 or over

You will be responsible for

• Working at speed to serve a range of drinks to our customers quickly and efficiently.
• Making sure you adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure we meet the required standards.
• Regularly reviewing stock levels and being aware of (and following) all of our policies and procedures.
• Working with the Café Manager to identify and support team members looking to develop as Baristas.
• Keeping up to date with all communications from Tesco, as well as any new offers, initiatives and menu changes.
• Resolving any customer complaints where possible.
• Clearing tables and helping in the kitchen.

You will need

• Experience of working as a Barista, or in a hospitality environment.
• A commitment to excellent customer service.
• Confidence to coach and train others in an inclusive manner.

Personal

• Good planning and organisation skills.
• Confidence using your initiative to identify opportunities to improve our ways of working or adapt to different situations.
• Excellent communication skills to support colleagues and the Café Manager.

Whats in it for you?

• Colleague Clubcard after 3 months service – 10% increasing to 15% after every pay day for a four‑day period, off most purchases at Tesco.
• Request flexible working from day one.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Life Assurance.
• Access to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body and life.
• Exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home.
• Uniform provided and policies to support you for all of life’s moments, big and small.
• Holiday starting at 28 days (including Bank Holidays).
• Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds.

About Us

With 329 Cafes across the country and counting, our teams work closely to make sure that the customer experience is to the best standard and service; no two days are ever the same! Tesco Cafes are a great place to work, with a genuine family feel – truly a place to get on.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco Café where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves. In our Cafés, we not only celebrate diversity, but we strive to create a workforce that reflects our customers not only here in the UK, but worldwide. We welcome a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life and offer many working patterns across our business.

We understand that life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Tesco, we always welcome conversations about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love, others are going through life‑changing moments, or are nearing retirement, or adapting to parenthood. Talk to us throughout your application about how we can support you.

We’re proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industry

• Retail

On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.