Barista/Coffee Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We serve a fantastic range of freshly made-to-order sandwiches, pasta, rice and a great selection of freshly made healthy salads, all topped off with a brilliant range of decadent vegan & gluten-free cakes.
Selling coffee and coffee grinding and brewing equipment, accessories, and supplies; preparing and serving various coffee drinks and cold drinks, along with pastries, soup, pasta, and sandwiches. Welcomes customers by determining their coffee interests and dietary needs.
Must be comfortable with keyholding duties, handling card and cash payments, and opening and closing duties. High standard of cleanliness/Must carry out daily cleaning tasks along with other cleaning duties. Coffee-making experience is desirable, and training will be provided regularly. Customer-facing
We’re currently looking for confident & friendly team members who will make our customers feel loved and welcome in our café in Canterbury.
The role of the coffee Shop Assistant / Barista is to create a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for all customers & staff. To prepare fresh food and drinks in a coffee shop setting whilst maintaining a high standard of service and customer care with a friendly and polite attitude at all times. You will also be responsible for cleaning and maintaining the high standard of cleanliness and hygiene within the cafe.
Looking for 2 people to cover 25 hours shifts. So would be 12.5 hours each but may be needed for more.
Ideally needs to be local , and have Barista skills and training.
Please enquire with Cv and cover letter.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20-25 per week
Salary: £8.50-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Salary: £8.00-£10.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Canterbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- customer service (required)
- Hospitality (preferred)
- Barista experience (required)
Work Location: One location
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/Coffee Shop Assistant roles across Shotspace Limited'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 £8 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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