Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
Our Barista/Front of will be responsible for preparing and serving drinks and ensuring our customers are satisfied. The ideal candidate for this position is outgoing, loves talking to people and is motivated in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have passion for coffee and be well-versed in espresso-based beverages. He or she will also be responsible for keeping the bar area tidy, ordering stock and adhering to sanitation policies.
Responsibilities:
- Delivering excellent customer service.
- Provide friendly and helpful service to all customers.
- Knowledge of the menu items and their preparation.
- Perfect knowledge of the ingredients and the preparation methods of drinks, food and other items that are served in the coffee shop.
- Prepare hot, frothy espresso based drinks.
- Make a variety of hot or cold espresso based drinks using a variety of espresso machines and equipment.
- Prepare simple pastries, toasts, desserts or sandwiches with basic garnishes.
- Prepare special coffee blends or tea blends according to customers' preferences.
- Presenting our products effectively in an attractive way; contributing to an attractive and clean atmosphere in our coffee shop; contributing to a positive image of the company.
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 16 per week
Salary: £9.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
- Tips
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Glasgow g3: 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
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 roles across Zest'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 £9 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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