Barista

Longacres Garden Centre is family-run and the business has grown to include six stores in the South East of England. From a few employees in 1979 to over 800 employees in 2026, Longacres is a growing company with opportunities for staff to develop and learn. Our diverse team is friendly, supportive and inclusive. We value our loyal customers, high quality products and ability to offer competitive prices.

We are looking for a passionate Barista to join our café team, you will work as part of a valued team working in our busy café, your main role will be to fulfil customer orders and ensure our customers are served to a high standard.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Fantastic opportunity for advancement and progression
• Benefits/Rewards system
• You will benefit from retail style hours with no evenings or split shifts

Contract: Full time

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepare high-quality coffee and beverages with efficiency and care.
• Ensuring you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.
• Serve guests hot drinks promptly and with a friendly demeanour.
• Housekeeping of the Restaurant (Cleaning floors, tables, back areas)
• Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient service.

Key Skills and Competencies

• 1 years' experience as a barista is required.
• You must have at least 1 years' experience within hospitality.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential.
• Good personal appearance and hygiene.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene.
• Passion, enthusiasm, and creativity.
• You must be flexible in terms of the working hours required of you.

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact:

Name: Recruitment Team

Phone:

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