Barista - Fetter Lane, London
WatchHouse is a group of specialty coffee Houses across iconic neighbourhoods in London, Bath and New York. Founded with the intent to offer more than just a place to grab a quick cup of coffee, WatchHouse emphasises the concept of "Modern Coffee". We pride ourselves on our passionate people, industry leading coffee and thoughtfully considered spaces. Every day we live our vision to enrich and inspire through Modern Coffee.
We are looking for Part-Time skilled and experienced Baristas to join our team at WatchHouse Fetter Lane. This role will be around 25 hours per work working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. You will be paid 13.15 per hour.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a genuine, confident and skilled barista, ready to introduce our new customers to the Modern Coffee experience using best-in-class coffee equipment.
Key Aspects of the role:
- You'll work as part of your House team, encourage and create a vibrant, exciting and sociable place of work. You will be expected to work with coffee and food, reflecting the diverse offering of our business and supporting your House team when required.
- Demonstrate unparalleled hospitality by delivering regular customers with a warm, positive and welcoming atmosphere in the house.
- All our houses are unique, as a Barista you'll be based at one of the specific sites and work anytime from 6am to 6pm. Training will be provided for this role. You'll be an integral member of a highly skilled and high-performing team that can cope with the pressures and demands of a busy city centre coffee house.
- Duties include the opening and closing of the site. Helping to keep the house looking sharp, clean, tidy and organised. Attention to detail is key.
- Of course, you will be serving the best quality coffee in London with a high skill level, attention to detail and speed of service is a must.
- Maintaining brand standards at high volume production by following and adapting recipes to ensure consistency of high-quality beverages. You will be dialling in and producing the best product we possibly can.
We are looking for someone with:
- Previous coffee experience within a fast-paced specialty coffee environment.
- Proven track record in hospitality, punctual, adaptable and a hard worker.
- A great team player and someone who can work alongside a brilliant barista team.
This role also gives the successful candidates the opportunity to join WatchHouse at a time in which we are gearing towards exciting expansion, giving everyone unique career opportunities over the coming months and years, the perfect role for someone looking to pursue a career in specialty coffee. You'll have access to a range of in-House learning and development opportunities with promotion to Head Barista and transfers across the houses all available to you.
What you can expect at WatchHouse:
- Beautifully designed Houses, working on industry leading equipment and fellow hospitality professionals.
- Contracted hours every week to give you stability and able to plan your personal life.
- Empathetic managers who will be flexible on your needs.
- Free coffee, tea and WatchHouse made drinks (even on your days off)
- Providing on and off shift training when you join the team to ensure you are set for success.
- Access to SCA training (depending on your role).
- 250g of free coffee each month.
- Access to the Cycle to work scheme.
- A day off shift induction within your first two weeks of joining WatchHouse.
- Genuine opportunities for career growth within WatchHouse as we continue to grow.
- Free lunch on every shift.
- A social budget for each location to have fun with your team outside of work.
- An invite to the annual WatchHouse Party; including presenting the Core Value Awards and prizes such as a trip to Coffee Farms
- 30% of food in any of our Houses, any time.
- 30% of our WatchHouse retail coffee, any time.
Working at WatchHouse.
WatchHouse was born from a passion to do better. Diligence and attention to detail are paramount to what we do, we focus on the detail. We strive for perfection. We really care.
We are a people first business, curious and interested in those around us. We treat everyone with respect. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where diversity is celebrated, equality is insisted and inclusion expected.
A company where we believe in having the right person in the role; personality and individuality at the top of the list of what we are looking for in applications and throughout our hiring process.
We also know that everyone is different, and we value and respect diversity, standing up for equality and standing against any form of discrimination.
Decisions about and the treatment of people at work should be based on the individual's abilities, skills, performance, and behaviour- these should be assessed against the WatchHouse job description requirements for each individual role.
We are always patient and considerate towards others. Encouraging, approachable and communicating brilliantly. We strive to be the best we can be, by giving and receiving regular and honest feedback in a professional manner.
We plan, prioritise and are mindful and respect the time of others. We complete every task to the best of our ability. Always happy to ask for help, work in cohesion with other people/departments and share successes.
We work to make WatchHouse an environment of trust and comradery, where others are inspired to play their part in working effectively together. Building strong relationships with others and demonstrating positive energy. We recognise and value the contribution of others across the business, working together to deliver the Modern Coffee experience to each and every person touched by our business.
Our four core values - passion, can do, diligence and empathy - are what make WatchHouse who we are. Our decisions are made based on these principles. To grow and succeed at WatchHouse, it is imperative that these values also resonate strongly with you and can drive your ambition in the same way they do ours.