Coffee Shop Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
Coffee Plus is a well established Coffee Shop open for more than 10 years, situated in Cyncoed, Cardiff with good transport connections (5 minute walk from Heath High Level train station) and only a 5 minute walk from Roath Park.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Coffee Shop Baristas who are passionate about food & beverage.
The ability to deliver excellent customer service and great teamwork in a fast paced and pressurised environment.
Barista Responsibilities:
- Welcoming customers, informing them about specials or new items, answering questions, and accepting orders and payments (by card and cash)
- Preparing foods, such as panini, toasties and salads, blending coffee beans, brewing coffee and tea, and serving items to customers
- Highlighting the differences between items and educating customers about coffee preparation when needed
- Cleaning and restocking work and dining areas, emptying waste, and sanitising equipment and utensils
Minimum Requirements:
- Right to work in the U.K.
- Experience in food and beverage preparation and customer service
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- Availability to work weekdays, weekends, and school-holidays
- A polite, engaging personality
- Commitment to customer satisfaction and service excellence
- Willingness to work as part of a high-energy, efficient team in a fast-paced environment
- Result driven and ambitious individual, keen to develop your career and grow with us
What we offer in return:
- 6-monthly review of hourly rate + tips
- Barista hourly rate starting at: £12
- Pension
- Holiday Pay
- Free food & beverages during work hours
- Potential for career growth in a great working environment and great prospects!
Email us your CV or come visit us in person.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-32 per week
Salary: £10.42-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Profit sharing
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
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 Coffee Shop Barista roles across Coffee Plus'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 £10 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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