Coffee#1 Careers and Employment

A busy, rewarding job with good opportunities to learn the skill of coffee making, including a mandatory barista course. Management is good in terms of finances - everything is on the books and official - but there is a certain level of unpredictability in day-to-day treatment of issues towards staff. I joined as one of many young baristas, and quickly found the store manager of my branch to be extremely inappropriate towards myself and others, and we made steps to remove him. In this process I encountered a huge amount of corruption in the management of the chain, eventually leading to his friendly coworkers protecting him, and allowing him to move companies into a position where he can repeat that same inappropriate behaviour. He was then replaced by a close friend of his, who has begun the same behaviour. My advice to anyone considering this role is know your rights. Do not do more than your contract demands of you without also asking for the appropriate pay level. Be wary of their "family environment" ethos - you are an employee and you don't have to take any disrespect in fear of upsetting the "team loyalty". And finally, if you end up working there, call out any corrupt management you see from day 1, and don't be afraid to go over heads.

Barista in Bristol

on 13 April 2021

I would avoid this company

Overworked and underpaid, horrible area manager and manager. Store manager took full advantage of her role and got paid for doing the bare minimum, leaving all the hard work for the rest of the team. The manager would leave early every day and leave you to close on your own, even on busy weekends.No perks or benefits to the job, not even free coffee (unless you are a manager of course).

Barista in Bicester

on 26 January 2021

Coffee1 work place

When I first joined coffee#1 I was very excited and passionate person and upbeat attitude, but I found as time went by that I was not valued as a team member not any of these manager's were greatful there are just very rude and don't stick up for staff when needed was never told when things changed in the way you do them so massive lack of communication. A lot of two faced people & backstabbing which is not appropriate in work place and being treated like rubbish lowers confidence. Did not feel.i could go to management as they didn't seem to care just wanted someone to blame. Plus company seems very unfair even though some men are managers seems to be a theme unless your a woman you won't progress or if your face doesn't fit and have your own mind then you won't progress so my experience at working at coffee#1 was not good and staff members are not trust worthy either

Barista in Telford

on 2 December 2020

Fun workplaces

Such a fun workspace but can take time to get used to. They provide a lot of training and help when needed. Management can take long to get back to u but otherwise good.

Manager in Bristol, Bristol

on 17 September 2020

Great company with a family feel to it

Great company with great ambition to grow. Although a large company you still have the empowerment to make things more personal. The teams are great to work with, everyone very friendly and helpful.

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