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Whether its a quick pit-stop after the weekly shop or a long overdue catch-up with a friend, youll ensure our customers enjoy delicious coffee, tea and seasonal drinks that make every day a little better.\nYoull bring your skill as a Barista (or as someone whos worked in hospitality) to the team and share your knowledge and expertise with those around you. At Tesco, no one tries harder for customers than we do. So, youll ensure youre familiar with all of our menu offerings and any new initiatives, regularly review stock levels, and serve our customers quickly and efficiently, taking into account any particular requirements.\nAt Tesco Caf, were committed to providing opportunities for everyone to be at their best. With your experience, youll take ownership of team barista development and work closely with the Caf Manager to support those looking to develop their skills Plus, youll use our Click and Learn portal and other caf resources to complete specific learning modules to enhance your own knowledge. It really is a place to get on.\nPlease note that you need to be 18 or over to apply for this role.\nWhat is in it for you\nAlongside a fantastic work life balance, we offer excellent benefits that help make The Cafe a great place to work. These include but arent limited to::\nGet 10% off and 15% at pay day weekends; save up to 2,000 a year with your Colleague Clubcard with an additional card to share with family outside your home.\nRequest flexible working from day one\nRetirement savings plan\nLifeAssurance\nAccess to free wellbeing services with a range of resources to support your mind, body, and life\nAn exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases, treats for the family, eating out and utility bills for the home\nUniform provided and policies to support you for all of lifes moments, big and small\nHoliday starting at 28 days (Including Bank Holidays)\nAccess to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here.\nYou will be responsible for\nWhilst specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of Tesco as a business, the following provides an overview of the roles key responsibilities and measures:\nWorking at speed to serve a range of drinks to our customers quickly and efficiently.\nMaking sure you adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations to ensure we meet the required standards.\nRegularly reviewing stock levels and being aware of (and following) all of our policies and procedures.\nWorking with the Caf Manager to identify and support team members looking to develop as Baristas.\nKeeping up to date with all communications from Tesco, as well as any new offers, initiatives and menu changes.\nResolving any customer complaints where possible.\nYou will need\nExperience of working as a Barista, or in a hospitality environment.\nA commitment to excellent customer service.\nConfidence to coach and train others in an inclusive manner.\nPersonal\nGood planning and organisation skills.\nConfidence using your initiative to identify opportunities to improve our ways of working or adapt to different situations.\nExcellent communication skills to support colleagues and the Café Manager.\nAbout us\nWith 329 Cafes across the country and counting, our teams work closely to make sure that the customer experience is to the best standard and service; no two days are ever the same! Tesco Cafes are a great place to work, with a genuine family feel - truly a Place to Get On.\nWe are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco Caf where everyone is welcome and truly feels able to be themselves. In our Cafes, we not only celebrate diversity, but we strive to create a workforce that reflects our customers not only here in the UK, but worldwide. Our aim is to attract and welcome a diverse range of applicants from all walks of life, offering many varying working patterns across our business and we would love to hear from you.\nWe know life looks a little different for each of us. Thats why at Tesco, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.\nWere proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and were committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please clickhere .\nOn the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. 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