Barista/Retail Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Cocoa Mountain has been firmly on the map since 2006 as a MUST visit location. Situated near Durness, a remote and beautiful location in the northwest of Scotland on the well-known North Coast 500 route. We are currently looking to expand our team of summer staff with contracts available from 3 to 8 months, with staff accommodation available just minutes’ walk away. When not at work there’s plenty to do in such a remote location! With several freshwater lochs, sandy beaches and many attractions nearby. You may even get the chance to see the famous northern lights, with Durness being in an ideal spot to see some of the best northern light shows in the country.
We are looking for people with a passion to serve and provide amazing customer service, a real people person. Interacting with our customers and giving them the run down of the local area and the history is our favourite thing to do! Being a team player is a MUST! We work as a team in every aspect of the job. Previous experience in this field would be ideal but not required as full training is provided.
Responsibilities will include:
· Exceeding customer expectations for quality and experience
· working under pressure to create barista style coffee and drinks (training can be given)
· Taking orders using an EPOS system
· Processing payments
· Making sure the café is always kept meticulously clean
· Replenishing stock
· Following cleaning schedules
Job Type: Temporary contract
Contract length: 3-8 months
Salary: Up to £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Balnakeil: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Balnakeil
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Barista/Retail Assistant roles across Cocoa Mountain Chocolatiers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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