Senior Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
Please note before applying: previous barista experience is essential for this position, keyholder and staff management experience are desirable.
We are looking for an experienced & confident Barista with a passion for producing great looking, excellent tasting coffee.
Are you a great people person with a real interest in maintaining a clean & friendly environment for your customers?
Would you like to take the next step in your career and join a happy, busy cafe team?
Increase your chance of being selected for interview by including a cover letter with your C.V. telling us why you wish to work for Waterstones cafe.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Lincoln: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
- customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/06/2023
Expected start date: 19/06/2023
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: Media & Entertainment Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Barista roles across Waterstones'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 Media & Entertainment Stores.
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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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