Barista

About the Position

We are seeking a skilled Barista to join the team at one of our notable locations in Dublin, providing service at a subsidized high street style café exterior to a prominent secondary school. This school accommodates approximately 1500 students with about 300 daily customers for the retail food and beverage offer. This is a full-time permanent role with a work schedule of 40 hours per week and a competitive hourly wage of €14.15.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate effectively within a team to craft high-quality barista coffee for staff and visitors.
• Maintain adherence to company food quality standards and minimize waste.
• Follow all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety regulations, and allergen control procedures meticulously.
• Ensure consistent stocking and rotation of retail merchandise.
• Prepare and set up the location each morning for daily operations.
• Process payments and manage cash handling correctly.
• Conduct daily inventory counts of available products.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Proven barista experience is essential.
• Strong customer service skills with an approachable, personable, and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English at a reasonable to good level.
• Experience in food preparation or customer service environments is advantageous.
• Team-oriented attitude with good humor and fun personality.

Employee Benefits and Perks

• Discounts under the Wider Wallet scheme for retailers, restaurants, gyms, and more.
• Complimentary meals during duty hours.
• Volunteer leave entitlement of up to one day annually.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave benefits.
• Participation in a cycle to work scheme.
• Recommend-a-friend referral bonus.
• Exceptional training and development opportunities.
• Strong apprenticeship program availability.
• Regular team and company social events.
• Employee assistance program support.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Clear pathways for career progression within a leading independent contract catering company.

About the Employer

Thomas Franks Ltd is a founder-led business specializing in fresh food catering with a dedication to excellence, service infused with individuality, passion, and style. The company prioritizes clients and employees as key to ongoing success.

Additional Information

Applicants must demonstrate legal eligibility to work in Ireland to be considered. This role requires adherence to the National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Acts (2012-2016) and involves Garda vetting checks as part of the hiring process. The company complies fully with the Garda vetting Code of Practice to ensure fair treatment. The position's sensitive environment requires disclosure of any criminal convictions, cautions, or bind-overs according to legal exemptions applicable to school-based roles.