We are looking for an Assistant Cafe Manager and Barista Trainer to join our Manchester cafe team.
About us
We’ve been roasting speciality coffee for over 30 years. From humble beginnings as a little coffee cart in Auckland, NZ, Allpress has evolved into a sophisticated brand that stands for flavour and service. Right from the start three core principals have formed the backbone of our business – People, Flavour and Innovation.
We are united in our genuine care for each other, our customers, and our belief in what we do. We need great people who will bring their imagination, skills and most importantly, their passion to our business.
By becoming part of Allpress we offer our team:
• Full role specific training
• An employee assistance programme supporting your mental health
• Personal leave day allowance
• Good work life balance
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• A competitive hourly rate and daytime working
• Community outreach day
• Fully paid access to gympass
• Vast career development
• A transparent and friendly company culture
• Living wage employer
About the role
We are currently looking for an energetic and highly motivated hospitality professional to join our Manchester Cafe team in a hybrid role of Assistant Cafe Manager and Barista Trainer.
Here at Allpress we have an uncompromising commitment to great tasting coffee, flavour and service. We care deeply about our customers, and strive to deliver a consistent & distinctive customer experience that is unique to the Allpress brand. This position is all about ensuring our customers have the best experience possible, both in the café and our wholesale partners. Initially this role will be fully based in the café and will transition into a split role with 4 days working in the café and 1 day in training.
Assistant Cafe Manager
When you work with us as our Assistant Cafe Manager, you’re promoting and selling our coffee and retail products, ensuring the space is vibrant and inviting plus checking our displays are looking their best.
As an Assistant Cafe Manager your priority will be exceptional customer service, supporting the team to deliver great coffee and an overall eye for the room whilst being a support to our Cafe Manager across every touchpoint of the space and ensuring our standards are maintained at all times.
Barista Trainer
Our Barista trainers work directly with our wholesale partners, walking them through everything from how to pull the perfect shot to how to clean your machine at the end of service.
As a Barista Trainer your focus will be on building a relationship with our wholesale partners and guiding through one of our training classes. The successful candidate will have vast coffee knowledge and a passion for people.
Responsibilities will include:
Having an eye for the room including maintaining H&S standards across both training and cafe
Ensuring retail displays are always looking their best
Running the cafe while the Cafe Manager is absent
Preparation of outstanding coffee both in the café and in training classes
Understanding of our order process and maintaining stock levels
Delivering genuine and efficient service to each and every customer
Ensuring the team are delivering high standards of service
Advising on and selling retail coffee & accessories
Running food & drinks
Operating efficient table maintenance and service to dine in customers
Opening and closing the café
Running Barista classes
Ensuring the training room is kept stocked and clean
Engaging with our wholesale partners on training opportunities
Details:
Hours: 5 shifts per week around 38-40 hours per week
Salary: £28,000 - dependant on experience
Days: Flexibility on days is preferred and weekend days are essential.
Times: The cafe is open between 8-4 Mon-Fri and 9-4 on Saturdays and Sundays.
Probation period: 3 months
Reporting to: Manchester cafe manager
Experience: A love for hospitality, no coffee specific experience required but an understanding of running a busy space is beneficial. Full training on coffee and operational tasks is provided.
If you're a friendly, professional and sincere team player who really relishes the opportunity to deliver exceptional customer service - we'd love to hear from you.
At Allpress we are proud to promote diversity and flexible working. We are an equal opportunities employer who values inclusivity.
If this sounds like you then please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining:
Why you’d like to work for Allpress
What interests you in the role
Why you think you’d be a good fit