Barista
We are looking for an experienced barista, with a passion for and knowledge of coffee - with the personality to make an impression.
An exciting opportunity for a diligent, hardworking, reliable, enthusiastic hospitality professional to become the friendly face of a popular artisan doughnut and speciality coffee shop in Tynemouth, within minutes of the coast. We are a small team at the moment, meaning the right candidate will benefit from the responsibility of helping to contribute to a second to none customer experience and grow our reputation.
We have ambitious growth plans and are looking for a team who wants to come on this journey with us and be part of our exciting future.
Team Member requirements
- You will be the customer facing representation of our brand - we want people who are enthusiastic, interesting, friendly, hardworking and provide outstanding customer service
- Reliable and trustworthy - a lot of trust is given to our team and we want you to be able to have the scope to be innovative and deliver the best customer experience
- Customer facing hospitality experience, preferably with some experience of events
- Barista skills with ability to make and contribute to an evolving drinks menu
- Experience in making excellent looking and tasting, high quality drinks
- Work quickly and under pressure
- Knowledge and genuine interest in the coffee business
- Be the Barista training point of contact and champion for others within the team
- Maintain very high standards across all areas of the business, including product, service, cleanliness, presentation, health and safety etc.
- Act as a brand ambassador - ensuring our values and ways of doing things are maintained, developed and championed, including in managing and training staff
- Ability to collaboratively work within the team
- Available at weekends
Benefits
- Regular daytime working hours, with potential for occasional evening work (dependant on events and growth of business)
- Casual dress
- Opportunity to join an ambitious, growing business with promotion opportunities
- Discounted and free doughnuts!
- Company events
- Located minutes from the coast
- Full or part time positions available
If you are interested and think you fit the requirements, then please send us a one page cover letter outlining why you are a good fit for the role and your CV (two pages max). You must have full working rights in the UK to apply for this role.
Job Type:
Full time: 35-40 per week
Part-time hours: 15-35 per week
Salary: £10 - £10.50 per hour (dependent on experience)
Barista: 1 year (essential)
Hospitality: 1 year (essential)
customer service: 1 year (essential)
Expected start date: 28/3/23
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25-40 per week
Salary: £10.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Shields, NE30 4DZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista: 1 year (required)
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
