Barista - Dublin 15

BARISTA The Café Sol chain of Coffee Shops was brought to Dunnes Stores in 2015. As well as the existing Coffee Shops based in Dublin City Centre, we have recently introduced Café Sol Kiosks into a number of our stores, including Dunnes Stores Cornelscourt, Kilnamanagh, Swords, Childers Road Limerick, Henry Street and most recently Bandon Road, Cork. Our Kiosks are small coffee shops, located in store where customers can enjoy quality food and great coffee in a relaxed, easy going atmosphere. Our team place a huge emphasis on the quality of coffee, as well as the level of service provided to our customers. We are currently looking to recruit experienced Baristas to join the team in a new Café Sol concept due to open in the Blanchardstown in the coming months. The successful candidates will be self-motivated, enthusiastic and committed to providing an excellent level of customer service with attention to detail. Previous experience working with coffee is essential.   Key Responsibilities: Provide a fast, friendly and efficient level of customer service. Operate a 3 Group manual / semi-automatic coffee machine. Set up and maintain the grinder throughout the day. Ensure that espresso shots and milk are prepared to a consistently high standard. Prepare and assist with food preparation, setting up counters and merchandising the Kiosk. Ensure the regular and systematic cleaning of the coffee machine and equipment in the Kiosk, ensuring that hygiene and food safety standards are adhered to. Place product orders with agreed suppliers on a daily / weekly basis. To adhere to specifications, standards and procedures while at work   Requirements: An advanced level of English is required and a professional and polite manner is essential. Previous experience in a similar environment, preferably in a coffee shop / café environment. Barista skills, with a knowledge and understanding of coffee. Flexible to work up to 5 days over 7. Experience using a 3 group machine or similar. Experienced and trained on HACCP and Food Safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire to work with coffee. Flexible with the ability to work on own initiative as well as working as part of the team. Full driving license is preferable.   You may be asked to make coffees as part of your interview. Interested? Then apply now and see what difference you could make. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer.