Barista

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Barista

San Carlo Restaurant Group are hiring a Barista!

Based on authentic modern Italy, San Carlo Group is constantly growing with 25 restaurants now in the UK and a growing international presence. Restaurants include San Carlo, Cicchetti, Alto at the rooftop, Selfridges, Bottega, Isola, Fumo, Signor Sassi, Champagne Bar and Gran Cafe.

Staff Benefits:

· 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends

· Free food on shift

· Up to £1,000 staff referral scheme

· 28 days holiday (Inc bank holiday)

· Multi-site restaurant group with potential to relocate in UK & Internationally

· “L’accademia” our in-house training and professional development programme

· Wagestream, a tool to help staff with their own finances

· Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free, this is also extended to direct family

Key Responsibilities:

· Greeting customers as they approach the bar and taking orders for drinks

· Preparing and serving drinks

· Checking identification to verify customers' ages and ensuring that customers are not over-served

· Maintaining a clean and organized bar area, including restocking supplies, cleaning glasses, and wiping down surfaces

· Managing cash and credit card transactions, including opening and closing tabs and making change

· Creating and maintaining a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for customers

· Engaging with customers, making recommendations, and answering questions about the menu and drinks

· Managing inventory and ordering supplies as needed

· Providing guidance and assistance to other bar staff

Required Qualifications & Experience:

· Experience in a similar role

· Excellent communication skills

· Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks

· A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £10.42-£14.92 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Referral programme
• Store discount
• Wellness programme

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London, W1U 1AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
• Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
• customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location