At a Glance
- Tasks: Serve delicious beverages and food while creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Company: Join Smith’s Family Kitchen/Costa Coffee/DMC, a community-focused café with a vibrant team spirit.
- Benefits: Enjoy employee discounts, a pension scheme, and a cycle to work scheme.
- Other info: Flexible hours and opportunities for personal growth in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a fun team, crafting great coffee and making customers smile every day.
- Qualifications: Passion for customer service, good communication skills, and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 9.9 - 12.1 £ per hour.
As a Barista at Smith’s Family Kitchen/Costa Coffee/DMC, you’ll provide exceptional customer service and work as part of a team to deliver our fantastic store standards. Smith’s Family Kitchen/Costa Coffee/DMC offers over 40 beverage options that are hot, cold, and iced, as well as fresh baked products in store, patisserie items, hot breakfast, and lunch on the go. Smith’s Family Kitchen/Costa Coffee/DMC prides itself on supporting the local community and giving back to its customers with a wealth of offers, loyalty, and NHS discounts.
What being a Barista is all about:
- Interact with customers to understand their favourite food and beverage preferences so they get the best experience on every visit.
- Deliver ‘best in town’ standards through presentation standards and availability.
- Have great product knowledge to sell and recommend our products and services to your customers.
- Proactively engage with customers to understand their needs and make recommendations.
- Work as part of a winning team, pulling together with other members to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
What our Stores would love to see:
- A passion for providing a great customer experience by crafting great coffee with energy for that perfect blend.
- Good communication and listening skills to understand customers' needs.
- Great organisation skills plus strong attention to detail.
- Able to work as part of a team, supporting colleagues and helping to deliver daily activities.
How we reward our teams:
- Pension scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Holidays: hourly paid 6.6 weeks including bank holidays and employee discounts (up to 50%).
- Range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster.
- Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing, whether physical, mental, or financial.
Café - Sales Assistant employer: WHSmith
WHSmith is an excellent employer, particularly for those seeking a rewarding role in the vibrant environment of an airport. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we offer competitive benefits including a pension scheme, paid annual leave, and exclusive discounts, all while fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that encourages personal growth and teamwork. Join us to be part of a company that values your contributions and is dedicated to making every journey better for our customers and colleagues alike.
