The Role
As part of a store redesign and relaunch, KOIBIRD are looking for an experienced Barista/Mixologist to for this new concept focused on health & wellness within their retail store. KOIBIRD has been working with a renowned practice – Euchronia Architects based in Paris to help reimagine the store. The ideal candidate will exhibit values based on our KOIBIRD ethos – Never Boring!
Main Duties
- Actioning day-to-day operations of the KOI11 Nutrition Café.
- Demonstrate innovative skills in helping create new menu items that reflect changing trends and seasons.
- Show passion about Health and Wellness and inspire the KOI11 team and the wider KOIBIRD team.
- Support in the training of new employees on drinks preparation and proper use of equipment within the Nutrition Café.
- Coordinate with vendors and order supplies, as needed (e.g., all ingredients, takeaway cups, etc).
- Maintain updated records of daily, weekly and monthly revenues and expenses.
- Support in developing new menu items based on seasonality and customers’ preferences (e.g., vegan drinks)
- Support KOI11 colleagues on the best ways to resolve issues with clients and deliver excellent customer service.
- Ensure all bar areas are clean and tidy at all times and in line with KOIBIRD store standards.
- Nurture friendly relationships with customers to increase loyalty and boost our reputation.
- Supporting the KOIBIRD Social Media Manager to interact directly with our customers through positive, engaging and creative KOI11 Nutrition Café content - promoting our unique concept, new drinks, etc.
Who we are looking for
- A hospitality professional who has a passion for health & wellness.
- Trained Mixologist / Barista who has a creative flair and enjoys developing new drinks.
- A confident & vibrant personality who thrives in the buzz of service.
- Passionate about detailed hospitality, guest experience and dedicated to exceptionally high standards of service. The ideal candidate will inspire this commitment in others.
- Dedicated to exceptionally high standards of service. The ideal candidate will inspire commitment in others.
- Strong background in mixology, as well as experience in coffee is preferred.
- Must have the right to work in the UK.
Benefits you will enjoy as the of KOIBIRD
- Competitive salary.
- The Café would mirror the opening hours of the store, so would be a great opportunity to gain a good work life balance with evenings off.
- There is potential for the concept to grow to multiple sites and for this person’s role to grow with that growth.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values teamwork and personal development.
- Employee discounts on food and beverages.
- Generous Staff Discount on selected KOIBIRD retail merchandise.
- KOIBIRD events throughout the year.
- Birthday Day Off following successful probationary period.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to be part of a revolutionary concept in the world of cafes, focused on promoting health and wellbeing through clean eating principles.
Next steps
If you are passionate and committed to promoting health and wellbeing through clean eating principles, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for the position to: [email protected]
