Barista - Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick
£11.00 - £16.00 per hour
20 Mar 2023
11 Apr 2023
Full Time, Part Time

Barista - London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick

An award-winning restaurant and bar chain is opening a new venue in Gatwick Airport this new year. We are looking for an experienced and energetic Barista.

Our Baristas are to coffee as the milk froth to the Flat White and the coffee bean to the Sambuca, they naturally stand together. Vagabond is looking for an experienced Barista to deliver exceptional service that complements our brand. An innate people lover, self-sufficient, adaptive learner, reliable and able to commit to making the difference.

This venue will have a full 18hr a day offering with breakfast lunch and dinner options throughout. Alongside this we will have a delicious array of cocktails, spirits, beers, wines and soft drinks, all geared towards ensuring every guest enjoys their visit in a relaxed yet fast paced environment.

Gatwick is one of the busiest and most vibrant airports in the world and so the opportunity to work here and open this new venture is one not to be missed. We are seeking to hear from self motivated and out of the box thinking Barista ones who know how to have fun, but deliver a world class service above all else!

What we can offer you:

  • £950 to spend on your mental and physical wellbeing every year
  • A benefits package like no other, including half price cinema tickets, discounted holidays, shopping and gym memberships
  • Free meals on every shift you work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Training and development within a structured career path, with 100's of online and classroom lead courses
  • Amazing discounts on our wines and beer
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Flexible working hours
  • Opportunity to grow and progress your career

Our guests overall experience is in your hands and as such we are looking for an Barista who has:

  • Ability to relate with guests and make them feel comfortable
  • Passionate about people
  • Enthusiastic, committed & a great team player
  • Attention to detail and ability to fulfil orders correctly
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, dealing with multiple requests at the same time
  • Ability to work in a stressful, loud or intimidating environment
  • Practical bartending skills
  • Confidence and knowledge to apply laws and inhouse rules even when under pressure

You will need to be highly social, up-beat and friendly. Any relevant qualifications such as WSET are advantageous but not essential.

The Role:

  • Guiding our guests through the Vagabond wine experience, advising and informing our guests about our wines and food
  • Welcoming guests at the bar area and asking what they need
  • Fulfilling guest drink orders accurately and promptly
  • Showcasing unbeatable coffee-making skills
  • Cleaning the bar, washing and wiping down surfaces consistently
  • Taking cash or card payments from guests
  • Educating guests on who Vagabond is and what we are about

If you are interested in being part of the team, please get in touch today!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £11.00-£16.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Commission pay
  • Tips

Application question(s):

  • Will you be able to reliably commute or relocate to London / Gatwick Airport for this job?
  • Do you have the right to live and work in the UK?
  • Do you have experience working in Airports?