Senior Barista & Café All-Rounder

BADO is a new, community-focused space opening soon in East Village. We are a specialty coffee shop by day and a natural wine bar by night, built on a mission of sustainability, quality, and connection.

Our vision is to create a welcoming and inclusive hub for our neighbourhood. We will proudly serve exceptional coffee from our partners at The Roasting Shed, a simple and delicious food menu, and a carefully curated selection of natural wines. This is more than just a job; it's a chance to be a foundational part of a values-driven business and grow with us from day one.

The Role
We are looking for a passionate and reliable Barista & Café All-Rounder to be a key player in our small, dedicated team. You will be responsible for ensuring our space is welcoming and that we deliver an outstanding experience for every person who walks through our door.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating a warm, positive, and genuine customer experience.

• Preparing and presenting our menu of simple, high-quality plates, pastries, and sandwiches.

• Making and serving a great standard of coffee, from espresso to filter. You'll be comfortable dialling in grinders and keen to learn about our coffee offerings.

• Handling payments, keeping the space clean and tidy, and contributing to a positive team environment.

• Assisting with opening and closing procedures.

• As we transition into a wine bar in the evenings, you'll assist the team with service and be open to learning about our curated selection of wines.
  

About You
The ideal candidate is a true all-rounder with experience in a busy café environment. You're passionate about great food, good coffee, and creating a fantastic customer experience. You are excited by the opportunity to join a new business where you can develop your skills and grow with the company.

You should have:

• Proven experience working in a café, including food preparation and handling.

• Good barista skills, with a passion for quality and a willingness to learn and improve.

• Exceptional customer service skills and a genuine love for making people feel welcome.

• A proactive, hands-on attitude – you're a team player happy to get involved wherever needed.

• An interest in food and drink, and a curiosity to learn more about speciality coffee and natural wine.

• The ability to work calmly and efficiently in a busy environment.

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• A competitive hourly wage.

• The opportunity to be a core member of a new, independent business with a strong identity.

• Fantastic, hands-on training. We are committed to helping you grow your knowledge in both speciality coffee and natural wine.

• A positive, respectful, and supportive work environment.

• A chance to help shape the culture and success of a unique community space.

How to Apply
If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a short introduction to yourself to [email protected]. In your introduction, please tell us a bit about your café experience and what excites you about being part of a new, community-focused business from the very beginning.

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