Coffee#1 Careers and Employment

although coffee #1 provides amazing coffee and in my experience i have had an excellent store manager, most of the baristas feel forgotten from the head office. When we find out the companies profits in comparison to our pay, it hurts. Store manager has a lot on there plate and is not compensated for it, they are only on the salary of the average assistant manager. Working at coffee #1 with an amazing team does motivate you, but half the time you feel like a carer, looking after the elderly and having to deal with people get funny because of their mistakes. Never had a problem with serving young people, however all the coffin dodgers seem to feel like they need to belittle you. We do not get paid enough for what we do.

Barista in Rather not say

on 15 May 2022

No appreciation

Over worked no thanks no extra pay no support with rude customers always short staffed AM do not respond to phone calls or emails but happy to put you down if something has not been done right even if you have had not the appropriate training or response from asking a question

Store Manager in Bristol

on 7 May 2022

Avoid

There’s just far too much to put here that is currently wrong. Upper management need to take a serious look at what they’re doing because there is a insanely high turnover for staff. At all store levels. Wouldn’t bother, waste of time. If you want to destroy your mental health and have no life while being paid poorly then this is the company for you.

Store Manager in United Kingdom

on 28 April 2022

Unsustainable long term.

You sign away all your rights in the contract. Extra hours worked will be at no expense to the company. So basically you'll work any overtime for free. Half hour break in a 9-10 hour shift. No matter how hard you work, they will expect you to make more money.

Barista in Bridgwater

on 24 April 2022

Fast paced but fun

Although I have not worked here for a few years, I remember it as a fast paced but fun environment. I enjoyed the interactions with customers and worked with a supportive team.

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Insights from 145 Indeed users who have interviewed with Coffee#1 within the last 5 years.

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Process takes about a day or two

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This depends on what level the job you are applying for is... The higher the role, the harder the interview process will be. Baristas can expect questions based around employment history, if they have any previous experience or if they have visited any Coffee#1 stores before. One of the main things an interviewer will look out for will be a level of passion or enthusiasm coming from the person being interviewed.

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What do you feel you could bring to the team? how did you hear about this job? you will be given a scenario to answer also.

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