Waiting Staff / Barista: Part-Time
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Position Overview & Specifications
If you are looking for a better work-life balance within a supportive environment that genuinely puts its people at the heart of everything, then come and join our fantastic team. You will become part of a multi-award-winning family business that is woven into Lincoln history. Stokes Tea & Coffee has 120 years of passion and know-how into sourcing, roasting and blending coffee and tea as well as running three destination cafés.
We are passionate about our people, customers and communities and constantly evolving to meet the challenges of a changing world ethically, sustainably and responsibly. We hope you'll join us on the next exciting chapter in our journey.
What You’ll Be Doing
Our Customers and Teams are at the heart of everything we do. As a Stokes front of house server you will be asked to deliver the superb British hospitality that Stokes is synonymous with. You will provide a warm, efficient front of house table-service, as well as preparing a range of drinks and some basic food such as tea-cakes. You will be provided with full training, including training at our Barista Academy.
There are a variety of opportunities available across our cafes, including our flagship café the Highbridge Café, our take-away offering Stokes-to-Go, the Lawn Café, where we have our headquarters and our newest café in Welton. The roles are part-time, with predominantly day-time hours, so some occasional evening work may be required, but weekend working is essential.
What We Are Looking For
A confident, enthusiastic and customer-focused individual who is eager to develop. If you a vibrant, front of house professionals with bags of common-sense or an experienced, passionate barista who wants to work for an ambitious, community-minded organisation that genuinely offers support, excellent training and work-life balance, then do apply.
- Strong and relevant experience is a must
- Shining, bright personality
- Outstanding customer service skills and experience
- Common-sense and ability to prioritise
- Ability to work calmly and effectively in a high-pressured environment
What we offer
- Mainly daytime hours
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Free food and drinks
- Employee high-street discounts
- Staff socials
- Supportive team environment
- Training offered
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
Job Type: Part-time
Part-time hours: 6-12 per week
Salary: Up to £9.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Application question(s):
- Are there any days in the week, including weekends, that you cannot work?
- Are you available across the summer? Please set out any holiday dates.
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Waiting Staff / Barista: Part-Time roles across R.W. Stokes & Sons Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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