Part-time Barista
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Position Overview & Specifications
Waterstones began in 1982 under the aegis of its founder, Tim Waterstone. Over the decades since, Waterstones has continued to flourish and grow, an icon now of the cultural landscape with over 280 bookshops in the UK.
In recent years, we have successfully developed our own cafés which we see as a destination for both coffee and book lovers. Proudly serving Union Hand-Roasted Coffee, we want to be recognised by our welcoming and unique environment and the excellence of the coffee and service that our baristas deliver.
We are looking for someone with enthusiasm and great customer service skills– passion for books and coffee are a plus. This a Full Time barista positions (37.5 hours a week, Monday to Sunday with shifts between 8am to 8pm) to join our amazing team Greenwich Cafes. The starting pay rate is £10.76 per hour with plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and career as a barista with us.
This is a unique opportunity to start your career in specialty coffee as no experience is required. We work very closely with the team at Union to provide different levels of Barista training, as well as maintenance, sensory training and a roastery tour experience for our Baristas.
What we offer:
- SCA level training
- 50% discount on books, coffee and food
- 25% on board games and other products
- Progression and development opportunities
- Inclusive, relaxed working environment with sociable hours
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 20 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Barista experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Hospitality: 1 year (preferred)
- customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Barista
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: Media & Entertainment Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Part-time Barista roles across Waterstones'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 Media & Entertainment Stores.
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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