We’re looking for a part-time barista to join The Mills Fabrica team, 3-4 days a week, Monday to Friday. They will work in our newly opened coffee shop located in our innovation gallery and concept store, Fabrica X, and will report to the Coffee Shop Manager.
Fabrica X coffee shop aims to deliver exceptional hospitality, a welcoming environment and foster a community for people to connect over coffee - all while keeping sustainability and innovation front of mind.
Position: Part-time Barista
Coffee Shop Opening Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Thursday; 8am - 3pm Friday
Hours: 20-25 hours/week
Location: 36-40 York Way, Kings Cross, N1 9AB
Start date: January 2025
We want our part-time barista to strive to:
- Consistently deliver coffee to a high standard
- Provide exceptional customer service and build relationships with our customers, co-working members and local community.
- Act as a spokesperson for Fabrica X.
- Work sustainably, minimise waste where possible and consider the environmental impact of the coffee shop.
- Be open to bring new ideas to further integrate sustainability and innovation into the coffee shop’s practices, ingredients and retail items.
Core duties & responsibilities:
- Assist the Coffee Shop Manager with opening and closing procedures.
- Help maintain stock levels and ensure all stocks are rotated.
- Ensure the bar and retail items are fully stocked at the start and end of their shift.
- Throughout their shift, maintain a clean and tidy coffee shop.
- To assist the Coffee Shop Manager in the day to day running of the coffee shop.
- Deliver outstanding customer service, creating a welcoming environment for all customers.
- Represent Fabrica X to all guests with a clear understanding of the business.
- Ensure fast, efficient service while maintaining high standards.
- Dial in shots, record the weight, volume & extraction times of shots, and the batch of coffee being used. This should be done at the start of the shift and throughout the day when possible.
- Ensure coffee quality and consistency is maintained throughout the day.
- To undertake any other duties assigned by the Coffee Shop Manager.
Ideal candidate:
- Minimum 2 years experience as a barista.
- Confident dialling in the coffee machine and creating coffee (espresso and batch brew) recipes.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Positive working attitude.
- A passion for coffee and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to troubleshoot issues with the coffee machine and grinders (preferred)
- Ability to maintain equipment (preferred)
About The Mills Fabrica:
The Mills Fabrica is a global platform dedicated to supporting start-ups innovating for sustainability and social impact within the techstyle and agrifood industries. Based in London and Hong Kong, The Mills Fabrica comprises an investment fund, co-working spaces, Fabrica X (innovation gallery & store), impact initiatives and partnerships. The Mills Fabrica is actively working to foster an ecosystem of innovators, who are committed to driving positive change for the planet. Through our holistic approach, we hope to catalyse the fundamental change needed to ensure a just and sustainable world for all.
