Barista

Role overview

Welcome Break is looking for a Starbucks Barista in Newark on Trent, Balderton (NG24 3UG). This role offers an immediate start and flexible working, with both full-time and part-time options mentioned in the source.

You’ll be part of a welcoming team focused on preparing great coffee, serving customers, and creating a positive experience on every shift. No prior barista experience is required, as full training will be provided.

What the role involves

• Learning about different coffee blends and brewing methods.
• Making drinks and helping customers enjoy their visit.
• Bringing a friendly, upbeat approach to each shift.
• Working well with teammates and contributing to a supportive environment.

What makes a strong fit

• A genuine interest in coffee and enthusiasm for sharing that interest with others.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a focus on improving someone’s day.
• Comfort working as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn, even without previous experience.

Pay and benefits

Pay is up to £12.85 per hour, plus £1 on-shift meals. The package also includes unlimited coffee, tea, and fizzy drinks while working.

• Flexible working patterns, including seasonal hours.
• Immediate start with overtime available.
• Staff discounts, including 50% off onsite KFC, BK, Starbucks, Pizza Express, and more.
• Access to My Welcome Break retail savings.
• Incentive schemes and recognition opportunities.
• Clear progression routes from customer service into management, backed by training.
• Holiday entitlement that increases with service.
• Cycle-to-work scheme, free onsite parking, and a uniform provided.

About the employer

Welcome Break operates motorway service areas and hotels across the UK. Its sites include well-known brands such as Starbucks, Taco Bell, Subway, WHSmith, KFC, Pizza Express, Burger King, Ramada, and Days Inn, all working as one team under the Welcome Break umbrella.

Additional information

The source highlights that this is a customer service role with a welcoming environment and training support. It also notes that the company operates 61 service areas and 31 hotels across the UK.