Barista
About the company
Durham International School is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Coffee Barista to deliver exceptional service and high quality beverages at our school coffee shop. The role requires a customer focused individual with strong technical skills in coffee preparation, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for hospitality.
Durham International School is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Coffee Barista to deliver exceptional service and high quality beverages at our school coffee shop. The role requires a customer focused individual with strong technical skills in coffee preparation, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for hospitality.
Your tasks
The successful candidate will prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, maintain cleanliness and efficiency in the coffee shop, and ensure a welcoming environment for staff, students, parents, and visitors.
The successful candidate will prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, maintain cleanliness and efficiency in the coffee shop, and ensure a welcoming environment for staff, students, parents, and visitors.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Certification in Barista Training or Coffee Skills (e.g., Specialty Coffee Association).
- Minimum of a Diploma in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Service, or related field.
- At least 4 years of experience as a barista or in a hospitality/food service environment.
- Experience in bakery or pastry service (an added advantage)
- Knowledge of international coffee trends and sustainability practices.
- Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty beverage preparation.
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards of service.
- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- ICT literacy for point of sale systems and inventory management.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, and a passion for customer service.
- Provided a current Food handling Medical Certificate.
Academic Qualifications
- Certification in Barista Training or Coffee Skills (e.g., Specialty Coffee Association).
- Minimum of a Diploma in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Service, or related field.
- At least 4 years of experience as a barista or in a hospitality/food service environment.
- Experience in bakery or pastry service (an added advantage)
- Knowledge of international coffee trends and sustainability practices.
- Strong knowledge of coffee brewing methods, latte art, and specialty beverage preparation.
- Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written).
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and maintain high standards of service.
- Sound understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.
- ICT literacy for point of sale systems and inventory management.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, and a passion for customer service.
- Provided a current Food handling Medical Certificate.