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Time of Coffee Shop hours may vary which will include weekends. The job is subject to a probation/probationary period of three months. We expect the Coffee Shop to open in May 2021.

*Hours: Hours flexible. Part-time with the option later to transition to Full-time. £9.50 per hour. Holidays paid at 12.07% *Hours may be adjusted due to staff sickness. Half an hour lunch break.

Name of employer: Cheylesmore Community Association Ltd Centre Manager: Paul Jamieson

Employer’s address: Cheylesmore Community Centre, Arundel/Poitiers Road, Cheylesmore, Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 5JX, Telephone number: 02476502226

Job Purpose: In addition to providing excellent customer service to customers at the Cheylesmore Community Centre Coffee Shop, a Barista should be skilled in making speciality coffee.

Cheylesmore Community Centre caters to all members of the local community and the Coffee Shop is going to be a hub of social activity. Employees may need to answer questions about not only the food, but also the centre in general; they must also be prepared to help visitors with complex needs, young children, and the elderly. The ideal would have experience in the food service industry, preferably in a leadership role; they are a team player, energetic, patient, and well organized.

Duties include:

Ensuring that the Coffee Shop is a welcoming, pleasant space
Food and beverage preparation
Cleaning the general Coffee Shop area and the counters
Operating the cash register
Restocking supplies
Providing excellent customer service to visitors to the Coffee Shop – giving information about events, directing them to different services, answering questions about food and beverage contents
Ensuring that food hygiene rules are being met

Job Requirements
Skills and Knowledge	Understanding of what it takes to work in a Coffee Shop Understanding of food and beverage safety rules Understanding of what good customer service is Leadership Skills Organization Skills Self-motivated and entrepreneurial Sociable Quick learner Able to work in a dynamic environment Able to multitask
Experience	Willingness to undertake mandatory training (2 days) Previous experience making espresso coffee Previous experience working with children and/or vulnerable adults
Heart / Passion	Friendly Team worker Responsible Patient and supportive Helpful Energetic