We are currently looking for a number of baristas to work 2/3 days (15-22.5 hrs pw) or on a flexible cover basis. You will be working at co-working sites across London.
This is a self-employed/freelance role.
About us:
Volcano Coffee Works is one of London’s leading small batch coffee roasters. We are predominately a wholesale business, supplying some of London’s top restaurants and cafes. We believe in environmentally sustainable and ethically traded coffee, and work with partners all over the world who actively engage community-based improvements. Our ethical trading principles ensure that our successes benefit the entire supply chain and beyond, from direct initiatives at origin to local communities here in the UK. We believe that coffee is a force for good!
Our values: We are coffee enthusiasts, with a passionate for all things coffee, our people and our clients. Our core values underpin not only who we are but also the way that we operate:
Be straight up Be honest in our interactions and stand for what we believe.
Be invested Own the final result not just your inputs and invest rather than transact in relationships.
Be fair and fearless Award opportunity based on merit and seize, seek and create opportunity.
VCW Barista - Role Responsibilities:
• Manage the barista station, engaging with members and their guests and providing well-crafted and beautifully presented coffee in a timely fashion.
• Following recipes and guidelines for coffee preparation.
• Friendly & approachable manner.
• Ensuring site is always clean, clear and tidy and has sufficient stock levels.
• Raise low stock issues to your Area Coordinator / Barista Manager.
• Develop and maintain expert knowledge of our coffee and speak about this to members.
• Act as an ambassador for Volcano Coffee Works.
• Be aware of and follow all operational and Health and Safety policies and procedures for your site.
• Be punctual and well-presented.
• Provide and/or manage the any preventative maintenance on equipment required, in conjunction with the Area Coordinator /Barista Manager.
• Positively always represent and promote Volcano Coffee Works best interests.
Essential Requirements:
• 2+ Years barista experience in speciality coffee.
• Flexible approach.
• Trustworthiness – you will be working alone so you need to be able to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent communication skills.
