Barista/Shop Assistant

Barista & Shop Assistant – Rise & Bun

Pay: £14–£15 per hour, depending on experience
Job type: Full-time, five days per week
Schedule: Typically 8:30am–5:00pm, including weekends on a rota basis

Rise & Bun is an independent bakery specialising in freshly baked cinnamon buns and great coffee. We’re looking for an experienced barista with a friendly personality to become a key member of our shop team.

You’ll be our main person on coffee while also helping with front-of-house service and the day-to-day running of the shop. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys welcoming customers, takes pride in their work and stays organised during busy periods.

Your responsibilities:

• Prepare consistently excellent espresso-based coffees and other drinks.
• Welcome customers, take orders and help them choose their buns.
• Operate the till and handle payments accurately.
• Pack takeaway orders and prepare delivery orders.
• Keep the counter, displays and customer areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Clean and maintain the coffee machine, grinder and equipment.
• Help with opening and closing duties.
• Follow food hygiene procedures and communicate allergen information accurately.
• Work closely with the bakery team to keep service running smoothly.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous barista experience and confidence using a commercial espresso machine.
• Good milk-steaming skills; latte art is a bonus.
• A warm, approachable manner and strong customer service skills.
• Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to help across all areas of front of house.
• Availability to work five days per week, including weekends.

To apply, please send your CV with a short introduction, your availability and when you could start.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime

Experience:

• Barista: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person