Assistant Barista

Siop Shop is seeking a friendly, motivated, and customer-focused Assistant Barista to support daily café operations. The successful candidate will assist with preparing quality coffee and other beverages, serving customers, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring a welcoming café environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, has an interest in coffee, and can contribute positively to a busy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving coffee, espresso, tea, and other beverages.
• Welcome customers and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Take customer orders accurately and process payments when required.
• Support the barista team during busy service periods.
• Learn and follow standard beverage recipes and preparation methods.
• Keep coffee machines, counters, and workstations clean and organized.
• Restock coffee beans, milk, cups, syrups, and other supplies.
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and sanitation procedures.
• Assist with opening, closing, and daily cleaning tasks.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth café operations.
• Respond politely to customer questions and pass concerns to the appropriate team member.

Qualifications

• Previous café, hospitality, or customer-service experience is an advantage.
• Interest in coffee preparation and willingness to learn barista skills.
• Friendly communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.

Schedule

Full-time café schedule, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Benefits

• On-the-job training in coffee preparation and café operations.
• Opportunities to develop customer-service and barista skills.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Experience in a professional café setting.

Pay: £17.00-£23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33.0 per week

Work Location: In person