Barista
Up to £14.94 per hour, depending on experience
Caravan is heading to Manchester this summer With the opening day set for early August, we're searching for an outstanding team to help us launch our first location outside of London. Our new spot will feature its very own coffee roastery, an outdoor terrace, an innovative bar with amazing cocktails and takeaway craft coffee options—all wrapped in a stunning New Zealand-inspired aesthetic.
We're now looking for a Barista to join our journey. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to be part of something truly special. You will be at the helm of a vibrant new restaurant, where you can shape an exceptional dining experience from day one. You'll have the opportunity to lead and work with a dynamic team and be instrumental in introducing Caravan's unique blend of coffee culture, amazing drinks, and culinary excellence to the people of Manchester. If you're ready for a new venture and a fresh start, we'd love to hear from you.
To say thanks for choosing us, we also offer our Barista and all teams:
* Free meals & drinks when working
* Dining discount when visiting with family & friends.
* Coffee discount
* Bike to work scheme
* Mental health and well-being support
* Financial health education and support
* Leadership training and development
* Birthday & Anniversary Treat - on your birthday and on your work anniversary, you'll receive a Caravan voucher to spend in any of our restaurants
* Development and career progression, 80% of all our management roles are filled internally.
What you'll be doing as a Caravan Barista:
* You'll be delivering our 'Caravan of Love' style of customer experience by working with the rest of the team
* You'll be serving up our 'well-travelled' food and drink, which is inspired by flavours from our founders' native New Zealand, as well as their global travels.
* You will be open to learning in order to develop your knowledge and skills
* You'll take ownership of your role and thrive in a busy section.
About Caravan:
At Caravan, we lead a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where every individual can thrive. As a leader in our industry, we recognise the importance of investing in our people and creating an environment where they feel valued and empowered. We also like push the boundaries. Our well-travelled food and drinks range is all about marrying flavours from all around the globe. We also share a love of mighty fine coffee, great drinks, good food and friendly vibes.
Over the past 14 years, we have built our award-winning restaurants and roastery as well as investing time, money and resources into initiatives that have a positive impact on the world around us. We believe challenging perceptions, championing people, community, diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We prioritise both people and the planet in everything that we do. Our commitment to sustainability is evident through various initiatives, including the use of energy-efficient equipment and proactive measures to reduce waste. We encourage leadership at all levels to champion our sustainability goals and continually seek ways to enhance our environmental impact.
We also actively promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) across all aspects of Caravan. We expect our teams to honour and celebrate individual differences, encompassing identity, national and cultural backgrounds, and varying levels of experience. This inclusive approach extends to interactions with colleagues and members of the public, driving a respectful and diverse workplace environment.
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