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Staple is a bakery and coffee shop which has three locations in East Kent. Our quality driven bakery never compromises, with all of our ingredients sourced locally and sustainably.
We are looking for a driven individual, with a focus to make our coffee offer the best. With the drive and want to be part of a company keeping our reputation of one of the best cafes in the area not only for fabulous baked goods but equally delicious coffee.
We work very closely with Curve Coffee based in Margate using their coffee for both our house espresso and our filter coffee. The individual would forge a strong relationship with Curve to help us train and continue to deliver a fantastic coffee offer across our shops.
The role would be across 5 days 40-42 hours, working in the shops 4 of the days and then 1 day working with the other baristas to help and support their coffee.
Key responsibilities:
Dialing in espresso and filter coffee
Quality control across the stores
Support existing baristas and front of house in maintaining quality standards and latte art
Train new starters on the basics of coffee preparation
Overseeing ordering and stock management ensuring correct resting times
Overseeing basic equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, record keeping for servicing and water filter change
Drive coffee sale and quality whilst ensuring profitability
Foster a positive atmosphere, encourage learning and good product knowledge within the team
The candidate must have
People skills and ability to easily interact with our customers
Strong barista skills and a good understanding of the speciality coffee industry and its customer base
Ability to work as a part of a team as well as lead and coach its members
Preferences for candidates
3+ year(s) barista experience in a speciality coffee setting
1+ year(s) supervisor/manager experience in a hospitality setting
Ability to dial in espresso and filter with a varying origin and processes
Keen eye for detail, and a no compromise approach to quality
Drive for outstanding quality all the time