Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.
Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.
We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.
Why
join us?
1. Discounted
meals and free coffee on duty
2. Company-wide
employee discount of 50% on food and coffee
3. Retail discount
on our in-house coffee blends and single origins
4. Employee
discount at all Beachfront Leisure venues
5. Free access to mental health advice
6. Free access to financial advice
7. Employee
progression plans
8. Company pension
scheme
We are
looking for an experienced Head Barista to lead the team to ensure that coffee
at Trading Post Coffee Roasters is always delivered to the very best standard.
This means ensuring that the team are always engaging with guests, that the
quality of the coffee served to our guests is always consistent, and that a
prompt speed of service is always provided. You'll have top attention to
detail, along with a genuine passion for all things coffee. You will be
comfortable working with our top-of-the-range machines and grinders and have a
strong understanding of at-home brewing methods to be able to advise your
customers.
Leading
from the front, our Head Baristas demonstrate a 'we're all in this together'
attitude, experience in recruiting and developing a team, managing and
controlling stock, and what it takes to be an effective leader. You'll be
confident in a customer-focused environment and know what it takes to always
deliver top-quality coffee and great hospitality.
What
You Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be
9. Dialling in
grinders for all blends and single origins to the brand standard
10. Open and close
down the coffee section independently
11. Train and
develop team members and actively encourage continuous professional
development
12. Maintain the
standard speed of service, coffee quality and overall consistency, in a
fast-paced environment
13. Pouring
advanced latte art and have an understanding of alternative milks
14. Maintain
cleanliness standards at all times
15. Demonstrate an understanding
of all Trading Post blends and single origins including tasting notes and
recipes
16. Consistently
deliver great hospitality with huge personality within the hospitality
standards framework
17. Undertake
regular training and always be striving for self-improvement
18. Lead and
support a busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven
results
19. Display a smart
and professional appearance, striving to represent Trading Post Coffee
Roasters in a positive way
The
Skills We are Looking For
20. Strong
leadership skills
21. The drive for
continuous development and improvement
22. Strong barista,
multi-tasking, and time-management skills
23. Excellent
communication skills to enable effective dialogue with team members and
guests
24. Ability to use
initiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
25. Dedicated
team-player, leading by example with an 'all in this together' attitude
and always striving for excellence
If
this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy of
your CV alongside your application.
Only
those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be
considered for this position.
Trading
Post Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates and
employees.