Join Our Team!

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. We’re currently reviewing applications and are no longer accepting CVs for this position.

The Barn Café in Stanway is growing, and we’re looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Barista & Front of House team member to join our busy, welcoming café team.

We’re a well-loved local café with a strong reputation for quality dishes, great coffee and a welcoming atmosphere. If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude and are looking for a sociable role in a busy café environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Title: Barista & Front of House 

Location: The Barn, Stanway, Essex

Hours: Part-time, including weekends

Reports to: General Café Manager

Contract: Temporary, with the potential to become permanent

The Role

This is a temporary position to support our existing team, with the potential to become permanent for the right person as the business continues to grow. It’s a great opportunity to become part of an established team, develop your hospitality skills and potentially build a longer-term role with us.

As a member of our Front of House team, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for every customer, from serving great coffee to providing friendly and efficient table service.

You’ll be confident with customers, happy working at pace and willing to get involved wherever needed to help the café run smoothly during busy periods.

Previous café or hospitality experience is helpful, particularly barista experience, but it isn’t essential. We’re looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving coffee and other drinks to a high standard.
• Welcoming customers and providing friendly, attentive service.
• Taking orders and serving food and drinks to tables.
• Clearing and resetting tables efficiently.
• Keeping the café, tables and service areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Supporting the wider Front of House team during busy periods.
• Helping ensure service runs smoothly and customers have a great experience.
• Following all health, safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills You May Bring

• A friendly, approachable and confident personality.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• The ability to work well as part of a busy team.
• A calm, positive attitude when things get busy.
• An interest in coffee and a willingness to learn barista skills.
• Previous hospitality or barista experience is advantageous but not essential.

You’ll Get

• Competitive pay.
• Sociable working hours, including weekends.
• Staff discount across our Lifestyle Store, Garden Nursery and Café.
• Free staff parking.
• Complimentary meals, depending on shift pattern.

Interested?

If you’re reliable, enjoy working with people and would like to be part of our team, we’d love to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:

thebarncafestanway@gmail.com

You must be over 18 years old to apply. Please note that weekend work is required.