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.
Key Requirements
- Knowledge of food handling.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, well organized, self‑motivated, customer service oriented.
- Problem solver with a can‑do attitude.
- Responsible and reliable disposition.
- Basic Food Hygiene Certificate.
