Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
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Salary: £10.00-£10.60 an hour
FULL TIME, 32-40h a week.
Permanent
We are looking to add a full time barista (32-40h) to our team in Starbucks Union Square to enable us to provide outstanding customers service to our customers. FULL FLEXIBILITY over weekdays and weekend is a must. Starbucks Union Square is one of the busiest stores in Aberdeen - if you like high paced environment, connecting to customers and you can handle pressure well, you will fit the team well. The position is a great first step for those looking for career and further progress in the company.
The Role of the Starbucks Barista is to contribute to Starbucks’ success by providing legendary customer service to all customers with prompt service, quality beverages and products, and maintaining a clean and comfortable store environment. The Barista is responsible for acting in accordance with, and as an ambassador for Starbucks guiding principles, culture and values; embracing the coffee culture and keeping it at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; discovering and responding to customers’ needs, providing product sampling and demonstrations to deliver the Starbucks Experience to customers. Follow Starbucks operational policies and procedures, including those of cash handling, security and health & safety, to our customers and partners at all times.
If you act with integrity, honesty, are hard working and have a calm exterior presence during busy periods in a high volume business and a passion for coffee, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £10.10 per hour
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00-£10.70 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Hospitality: 1 year (required)
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: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Barista roles across Starbucks'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 Restaurants & Cafes.
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 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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