Barista London, England
Job description
Barista
San Carlo Restaurant Group are hiring a Barista!
Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is constantly growing with 25 restaurants now in the UK and a growing international presence. Restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar and Gran Cafe.
Staff Benefits:
· 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends
· Free food on shift
· Up to £1,000 staff referral scheme
· 28 days holiday (Inc bank holiday)
· Multi-site restaurant group with potential to relocate in UK & Internationally
· “L’accademia” our in-house training and professional development programme
· Wagestream, a tool to help staff with their own finances
· Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free, this is also extended to direct family
Key Responsibilities:
· Greeting customers as they approach the bar and taking orders for drinks
· Preparing and serving drinks
· Checking identification to verify customers' ages and ensuring that customers are not over-served
· Maintaining a clean and organized bar area, including restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, and wiping down surfaces
· Managing cash and credit card transactions, including opening and closing tabs and making change
· Creating and maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers
· Engaging with customers, making recommendations, and answering questions about the menu and drinks
· Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed
· Providing guidance and assistance to other bar staff
Required Qualifications & Experience:
· Experience in a similar role
· Excellent communication skills
· Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
· A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42-£14.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London, W1U 1AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
