Barista

We're looking for a Barista to join our team at RNLI to help create a welcoming space for our customers. If you love working with people and want a role that offers flexibility, training, and career growth, this could be the perfect fit. Why join us?

• Uniform provided and free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits app: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including supermarket savings and weekend treats)
• Company benefits: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more)
• Career development: we love to promote from within and offer apprenticeships and training to help you grow.
What you'll do:
• Prepare and serve beverages
• Make high-quality coffees (espresso, latte, cappuccino, etc.), teas, and other drinks following company recipes and standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service
• Greet customers warmly, take orders accurately, handle payments, and create a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
• Maintain product knowledge
• Understand menu items, ingredients, and allergens to confidently answer customer queries and make recommendations.
• Operate coffee equipment
• Use and maintain espresso machines, grinders, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene
• Keep the café, workstations, and equipment clean and compliant with food safety and health regulations.
• Handle cash and transactions
• Process payments using tills or POS systems accurately and responsibly.
  
  Knowledge of food handling.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, well organised, self-motivated, customer service oriented.
• Problem solver with a can-do attitude.
• Responsible and reliable disposition.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate