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Barista/Coffee Shop Assistant
Barista / Coffee Shop Assistant – Part-Time (8hrs/week) (Pausa Coffees)
About the Role
Pay:
- 16–17 years old: £8.72 per hour
- 18+ years: £13.39 per hour
Your local Pausa store is seeking a Coffee Shop Assistant (Barista) to join our team and help bring joy to customers with every cup they serve.
Our Pausa coffee shops thrive on the passion and dedication of their Coffee Shop Assistants. This role is at the heart of everything we do—you’ll perfect every coffee brew, deliver outstanding product knowledge, and create meaningful connections with our customers. Whether it’s a regular customer leaning in for their usual or a first-time visitor stepping in for the first time, your vibrant energy and commitment will ensure they leave feeling better than when they arrived.
This is a rigorous, fast-paced role that requires dedication, focus, and a willingness to go the extra mile. Our goal: to make every visit to Pausa an experience that people eagerly repeat.
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What You’ll Be Doing
Store & Customer-First Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene at all times.
- Work collaboratively in a tight-knit team, thriving under pressure while excelling in our product knowledge.
- Serve hot and cold beverages with an emphasis on customer delight.
- Prepare and present savoury and sweet food items to spark joy.
- Ensure all cooked dishes are served hot, food presentation meets expectations, and restaurant tables are promptly sanitised.
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness across the kitchen, service areas, and restaurant to support a positive customer experience.
Customer Experience & Teamwork
- Deliver outstanding customer service to achieve strong CSAT scores—ensuring every customer feels welcomed, assisted, and reminded.
- Go above and beyond to create joyful, memorable dining experiences.
- Must be comfortable handling dairy, nuts, and meat products including pork in food preparation areas.
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What We’ll Look For In You
You’ll be the heart of Pausa. We’re seeking:
✅ Customer-first mindset – Your interactions always prioritise enhancing the customer experience. ✅ Flexibility & work ethic – You’re available to work weekends and evenings when needed. ✅ Team player attitude – You thrive in collaborative environments and ideally, prior experience in a fast-paced café or food service role would be beneficial. ✅ Friendliness and enthusiasm – You relish in crafting joy through exceptional customer service. ✅ Contribution to the team – You bring energy, creativity, and a commitment to a positive, home-like atmosphere for Pausa customers.
While you don’t need to fit a mould, what we love are fresh perspectives, unique ideas, and a genuine love for coffee shop culture. Show us what makes you stand out.
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