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Job Details
- Job Title:
Barista - Job Reference:
AC1469776EdiB - Location:
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Salary:
£12.60 to £12.60
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We are looking for a barista to join our in-house catering team at Shandwick Coffee Hub on a permanent basis. The working hours are 30 hours per week Monday to Friday, however some weekend work may also be required.
If you have a passion for coffee, delivering an outstanding level of customer service and contributing to a great atmosphere, then this is the role for you!
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Advise customers by presenting and explaining the coffee menu; answering questions.
- Prepare and sell coffee drinks by following prescribed recipes and preparation techniques
- Involvement in all aspects of service; setting-up, serving customers and cleaning down.
- Maintain inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
- Keep equipment operational by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Maintain safe and healthy work environment by following organisation standards and sanitation regulations.
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading coffee, retail trade, and food service publications; maintaining personal networks.
Requirements:
- Previous barista training and experience (essential).
- A great personality and excellent teamwork in a social environment.
- Availability to work shifts, including weekends as per business needs.
- A positive, happy, professional and co-operative attitude.
What’s in it for you?
- Hourly rate of £12.60, pension and discount schemes and much more
- Access to a range of benefits including discounts in 100s of retailers and an Employee Assistance Programme
- Continual training and development to push forward your career
- Travel in Edinburgh and surrounding areas for FREE with your Ridacard valid on all our buses and Edinburgh Trams (plus 90% discount on a Privilege Ridacard for someone in your household)
If you think you fit the bill then we'd love to hear from you!
The closing date for this vacancy is Monday 19th January 2026.
