Benugo - Barista - template

We are looking for an experienced Barista to join the team at Science and Industry Museum. Located within the Science and Industry Museum in Manchester, our café offers a dynamic and welcoming working environment at one of the city's most popular visitor attractions. Serving museum visitors, families, school groups, tourists, and local guests throughout the day, the café is a vibrant and fast-paced operation where no two days are the same. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, family-friendly atmosphere that complements the museum experience. Excellent customer service, efficiency, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do, helping visitors enjoy a memorable day out. We are looking for energetic, personable Baristas who thrive in busy environments, enjoy engaging with a wide variety of customers, and can consistently deliver high standards during peak trading periods. Successful candidates will bring a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for coffee and hospitality. A proactive approach, ability to work as part of a close-knit team, and commitment to creating a welcoming experience for guests of all ages are essential. Our café operates seven days a week in line with museum opening hours, including weekends and school holidays, when visitor numbers are at their highest.

Responsibilities

Preparing and serving coffee and tea drinks; Developing and maintaining expert knowledge of coffee and tea served at Benugo; Supporting the Team Leader and Cafe Manager in training the team; Properly handling and maintaining all coffee equipment; Ensuring the customers experience is maintained at all times to the highest standard; Ensuring that food safety standards are always followed; General cleaning duties and general tasks across the site

Requirements

Experienced Barista; energetic; personable; thrives in busy environments; enjoys engaging with a wide variety of customers; consistently delivers high standards during peak trading periods; positive attitude; strong communication skills; genuine passion for coffee and hospitality; proactive approach; ability to work as part of a close-knit team; commitment to creating a welcoming experience for guests of all ages; previous experience preparing and serving drinks

Benefits

Free lunch on shift; Endless tea and coffee on shift; 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too; Competitive rate; Life Assurance; Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients; Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers; Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders