Job role: BaristaLocation: Reading, Green Park, 450 Longwater AvenueShift Pattern: Monday-FridayHouston & Hawkes are looking for an experienced Barista to join our team, providing a first class service based at our prestigious contract in Reading.If you enjoy serving customers and you have a high level of professionalism, you'll have a great opportunity to develop your career.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a great service to customers, ensuring the espresso bar is clean, tidy and well-stocked, and making a wide range of both food and drinks.What You Really Want To Know: The working week is Monday to FridayMonthly wages paid on the last day of the month Barista Duties: Greeting customers and delivering excellent customer serviceMaking recommendations to customers and answering any questionsPreparing food and drinks carefully and to our high standardsEnsuring the display is always well stockedManaging stock levels and identifying ordering requirementsLearning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniquesCheck if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needsComplying with Health & Safety regulationsComplying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards Barista Requirements: You'll have a proven background in high volume cafes or coffee shopsContinues to learn and educate themselves on whole bean knowledge, coffee blends, teas, bakery items, coffee brewing and blended productsPassionate, friendly, diligent and a great team playerReliable and trustworthyAbility to display passion for everything about coffeeExcellent communication and customer service skillsA positive attitude with the ambition to progressGood organisational skills Barista Additional Benefits: Free meals at workContributary pension schemeFree access to the company Employee Assistant ProgrammeLife assurance at two times salaryCompany events including all company Christmas partyRecognition schemes and people awardsFamily friendly supportUniform providedThe holiday allowance is 28 daysBicycle Parking Onsite Who we are:Houston & Hawkes – a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East.
We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our upbeat, creative and sustainable food offer.
We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis in conjunction with client's hospitality and events requirements.
We are socially responsible, mad about Great British produce, and dedicated to our talented teams.
We offer dedicated training for all our team members with clear career plans to assist in your future development.