Head Barista

BEAR serves speciality coffee, brunch, cocktails & craft beer in beautifully thought out spaces.

Our History

The story of BEAR starts with two best buds: Craig and Michael. The pair grew up together, copied each other’s work at school, and spent most of their teenage years trying to out-skill each other on their skateboards. Fast forward to adulthood - Craig spent some time travelling around Australia and fell in love with the all-day coffee, cocktails & dining scene over there.

After Craig returned to the UK, he decided that he wanted to bring some of that fabulous coffee culture to his hometown of Uttoxeter and so recruited the help of his pal, Michael, to get things off the ground. Craig & Michael got their heads together and set about researching the market, learning all they could and developing new skills with a view to create something super special.

In February 2016, BEAR Uttoxeter opened its doors and has been the busiest coffee spot in town ever since. Following the success of store number 1, the BEAR concept has grown to span across the midlands and beyond.

Job Description

In order for BEAR to make great coffee, each store requires an amazing Head Barista! Your role is to deliver exceptional coffee and other related products for our brand. It will be your responsibility to ensure each drink is crafted, to specification, upholding to our high standards. You are also responsible for promoting brand culture and overseeing ongoing training and development within your site, ensuring sustainable progression plans are in place to promote growth from within. You will lead your team of Baristas in store, using some of the world’s best coffee brewing equipment.

"We’re a young and ambitious company, looking to recruit a Head Barista who is passionate about speciality coffee and customer experience. At BEAR, we brew with a number of coffee industry Greats, including La Marzocco, SanRemo and Victoria Arduino" - Louise Cook, Head of Coffee

The atmosphere at BEAR is fast-paced but casual, with a strong focus on the quality of our coffee, fresh food, cocktails, and always providing the best service.

More information

From £11 per hour

Full Time

28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).

Shift patterns: Full flexibility required.

Company pension (NEST).

Drink delicious coffee (for free, naturally!) whilst on shift.

Generous staff discounts.

Tips, directly to your bank (through TipJar).

Supplier visits & extra goodies!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus
• Tips

Experience:

• Barista: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person