Cafe jobs in Maidstone

What is the role?

We are seeking a Barista to to join our Starbucks Store based at Ashford Designer Outlet. The position of the Barista will involve greeting customers with a high level of customer service, preparing their favorite Starbucks beverages whilst following clear brand guidelines and ensuring all their needs are met. You’ll be part of a vibrant, fast-paced team, where every day brings new opportunities to connect with people, deliver exceptional service and follow clear brand guidelines to maintain high standards. If you're excited to be part of a dynamic and friendly environment, we’d love to have you with us!

Main Duties will include:

· Greet and engage customers in a friendly, upbeat manner, ensuring each interaction leaves a positive impression.

· Prepare and serve a wide variety of Starbucks beverages with precision and care, from signature coffees to seasonal specials.

· Follow brand guidelines for product quality, presentation, and cleanliness to ensure a consistent Starbucks experience for every customer.

· Efficiently handle high-volume periods while maintaining excellent service and attention to detail.

· Work closely with fellow team members to ensure smooth operations, with clear communication and a shared goal of excellence.

· Ensure the store meets all health and safety regulations, keeping both the workspace and customer area clean and organized.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A warm, welcoming personality and a genuine passion for hospitality
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to stay upbeat, organized, and efficient in a high-energy environment
• Previous experience in hospitality, customer service, or bartending (depending on the role)
• A passion for food, drink, and creating memorable guest experiences
• Flexibility with working hours – including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays.

Wondering who we are?

HMSHost UK are part of Avolta Group and together we operate across 1000s of locations worldwide in Airports, Train Stations, Cruise ships, Ports and Motorways. HMSHost UK partner with well-known brands such as Leon, Burger King, Starbucks, Comptoir Libanais and KFC as well as operating our own proprietary brands designed by us with carefully crafted menus and décor, to truly transform a high-speed location into an experience that encourages relaxation. We’re reimagining the travel experience so that every journey is as rewarding as the destination.

What we offer:

We offer a competitive rate of pay, comprehensive benefits package, and the chance to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, growing business.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, which is why we’re committed to ensuring your satisfaction by providing an hourly rate of £12.84 per hour along with some other amazing benefits!

Financial Benefits*:

· An opportunity to earn an extra £50-£500 each time you successfully recommend a friend – unlimited!

· Discount Designer Shopping Platform – up to 50% off retail prices

· Free meals on site

· 50% off any of our locations for you & up to 4 others when you are not working – share the love with your loved ones!

· Benefit platform with exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, travel, and more.

Health Benefits*:

· Access to an employee assistance program offering support to you and your family members with 24/7 telephone advice, free face-to-face counselling sessions and much more. Your well-being is important to us!

· Healthcare Cash Plan – receive cash back for healthcare expenses including dental, optical, physio, and more

· Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments

· Discounted gym memberships at over 3000 gyms across the UK

· Free access to apps for virtual physiotherapy treatment and skin cancer screening

Lifestyle benefits*:

· Your birthday off, as a paid holiday, every year!

· A generous life assurance benefit. We want our employees to have peace of mind and security with their future.

· Dedicated training and development plans to support progression. Did you know that almost 70% of our managers were promoted internally? And over 50% at our support office! We want you to grow with us.

*Please note some benefits are non-contractual and may be changed or removed at the company’s discretion; further information will be provided upon commencing employment.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. This can be demonstrated through one of the following:

· A valid UK passport.

· An original UK birth certificate accompanied by your National Insurance number.

· For non-British nationals, a share code and date of birth to verify your immigration status via the UK Government’s online Right to Work checking service.

Security Pass Requirements

As this role involves working at an secured location, successful candidates will also need to obtain a security pass. For this, we will require valid photo ID, such as a Driving Licence or Passport. Please ensure you can provide the appropriate original documentation during the recruitment process

What Next?

If you want to join us in this exciting adventure & be a part of the Avolta family, apply now and if you are shortlisted, we will be in touch soon to discuss the role further. We regret that due the high volume of applications we may not be able to contact every applicant, if you haven’t heard from us within two weeks then your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

Your Data & Privacy

By asking you to submit your CV, HMSHost requests that you only include personal data that is necessary and relevant to the job which is being applied for. We will use your data for recruitment purposes only and will keep your details for one year following the date of your application. For more information, please ask for a copy of our Recruitment Privacy Policy.

At Avolta, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: £12.84 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person