Join Our Team – Experienced Barista Wanted
Location: The Creeping Fig – Street Food Truck, Lordswood, Kent (must be able to drive to to location/starting hours)
Hours: 5 days over 7 (including weekends) – approx. 40 hours per week. Weekdays 6.30am-3.30/4pm, weekends 7.30am - 2.30/3pm.
Pay: £12.50 per hour (paid monthly)
We're on the lookout for an experienced Barista (minimum 2 years' experience) to join our friendly, passionate team at The Creeping Fig. You'll be serving beautifully made coffee, assisting in the preparation and packaging of hot food and helping us create a welcoming, upbeat vibe from our busy street food truck.
This is a customer-facing role, so while your coffee skills are important, we're also looking for someone who brings warmth, personality, and a great energy to the team.
What You'll Be Doing:
Crafting high-quality coffees, shakes, and iced coffees with care and consistency
Taking customer orders and processing payments
Bagging up food for both walk-up customers and Just Eat orders
Creating a positive, friendly atmosphere for everyone who visits
Maintaining high standards of hygiene and keeping the truck spotless
Helping with basic food prep and wrapping items
Manage time effectively to ensure timely service during peak hours while maintaining quality standards.
Carrying out stock takes and ensuring stock levels are correct and adequate.
Supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the truck
What We're Looking For:
At least 2 years' barista experience – you should be confident on the machine
Strong customer service and communication skills
A friendly, can-do attitude and a passion for quality coffee
Good attention to detail and cleanliness
Able to work well within a team as well as individually
Excellent serving skills with the ability to create a friendly and inviting atmosphere for customers
Basic math skills for handling cash transactions accurately and efficiently.
Food hygiene certification is a bonus – but not essential (training can be provided)
What We Offer:
£12.50 per hour, paid monthly
Approx. 40 hours per week (5 shifts over 7 days, including weekends)
Full training and support to help you shine
A fun, supportive team environment where your skills are valued
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, send us your CV and a short introduction to:
Come and be part of The Creeping Fig family – where proper coffee, street food with bold flavours, and good vibes are always on the menu.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 38 – 42 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 25/09/2025
Expected start date: 08/09/2025