Job description

Kiss the Hippo is an ambitious specialty coffee company. We really believe the core of KtH is our coffee team and our baristas make up the most important part of that team. We’re currently looking to recruit more ambitious coffee professionals to join our barista team at our Fitzrovia and King's Cross cafes.

What we’re looking for in a barista

• A person with coffee experience (in-house training will be provided)
• Ability to dial in espresso and filter coffee
• High-quality standards in everything they make
• Have an outgoing personality and genuinely enjoy talking to customers
• Believe in being considerate and kind to fellow staff as well as the value of communication
• Able to work quickly, calmly, and efficient during busy periods
• Naturally seeks out tasks during quieter periods
• Understands the value of paying attention to details
• Seeks out to create a constantly clean cafe environment whenever possible

What we offer

• Coffee training by our award-winning team
• Constant coffee skill development through our internal workshops
• A work environment where you will have access to the best equipment
• Ability to taste, brew, and share coffee from some of the worlds most celebrated farms
• Free monthly staff coffee for home
• Discounts on coffee brewing equipment
• Management position available in future for career path opportunity
• Immediate start needed.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.25-£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus
• Performance bonus

Work Location: In person