Barista / Coffee Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We have 2 positions available.
One is for weekends, both Saturday & Sunday.
The other is for 2 shifts per week, Monday to Friday with occasional overtime available to cover holidays etc. Overtime to include weekend.
For both positions, the earliest start time is 6.30am and latest finish approx 6.30pm.
Please read full job description & only apply if you have required experience and availability.
Experienced preferred but training will be given. We're looking for mature people for busy, quirky coffee shop in Southend town centre. Must be friendly, happy and have great, natural customer service skills.
Duties include, but not limited to, preparation & service of food & drinks to high standards, taking orders, dealing with customers, arranging & restocking displays, ensuring cafe is clean and tidy, communicating & working well with other staff members, cleaning duties. Including the opening and closing down of the shop.
Please apply via email to with CV and covering letter stating days you alare availabile.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
- Barista: 1 year (preferred)
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
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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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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