Cafe jobs in Uckfield Ridgewood

Role: Starbucks Barista

Full-Time: Hours: 25+ hours per week | shift patterns

Part-Time: Hours: 8–24 hours per week | shift patterns

Flexible: Shifts designed to work around your availability, with a minimum of 8 hours per week

Location: Hellingly, BN27 4DT

Hourly Rate: £12.80 per hour (Age 21+) £11.00 per hour (Age 18–20) £8.05 per hour (Age 16–17)

Perks: EG Cares Benefits & Rewards Platform – savings across retail, food, home, electronics and more. 30% Starbucks discount on food, drinks, and merchandise & Quarterly Bonus Incentive

Company: EG Group

*Please be advised that, as this is a food establishment, there may be potential exposure to allergens in the workplace*

Join Our Starbucks Team – Barista

Love coffee and enjoy creating great customer experiences? We’re looking for enthusiastic, friendly Baristas to join our welcoming Starbucks team in Hellingly.

Whether you’re experienced in customer service or completely new to hospitality, we provide full training to help you succeed. You’ll create memorable customer experiences, prepare our iconic drinks, and help deliver a fast, friendly, and welcoming environment every day.

You’ll also benefit from career progression opportunities and access to one of the world’s largest online learning libraries, helping you build new skills and grow your career.

Why Join Us?

We believe great teams deserve great rewards.

You’ll enjoy:
Free beverage on every shift
24/7 Virtual GP & Wellbeing Service
Employee Assistance Programme
Recognition rewards and work anniversary awards
Career progression opportunities and access to one of the world’s largest online learning libraries
Compassionate leave when it matters most
Life Assurance
Guaranteed contracted hours

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Starbucks Barista, your typical day could include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service and creating a positive customer experience
• Preparing beverages and food to Starbucks standards
• Recommending products and supporting store sales through confident up-selling
• Operating tills and processing transactions accurately
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and welcoming store environment
• Following food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures
• Monitoring product quality and temperature records
• Supporting your team during busy periods and helping cover key trading times

What We’re Looking For

You’ll be a great fit if you are:

✔ Friendly and approachable
✔ Passionate about customer service
✔ Reliable and motivated
✔ Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
✔ A strong team player with a positive attitude

Previous customer service or barista experience is helpful but not essential — full training is provided.

Shift Information

Flexible working options available. Shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and busy travel periods. Full-time average shift 8 hours.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a role where you can develop new skills, work with a great team, and bring a little happiness to every customer’s day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your Starbucks journey.

Interested in joining the team?
Submit your application today by emailing your CV to applications@eg.group and include the reference ‘Starbucks Barista – Hellingly’ so we can process your application quickly.

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