Baristas make and serve coffee in cafes, coffee shop chains, restaurants and hotels.
£8,000 Starter
to£20,000 Experienced
40 to 42 variable
evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts
You can get into this job through:
You could do a college qualification like:
You'll usually need:
You can train through a hospitality team member intermediate apprenticeship.
This will usually take 12 months to complete. You'll do on-the-job training and spend time at a college or training provider.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may prefer you to have experience in customer service or catering.
You can find out more about becoming a barista from the Hospitality Guild.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day duties might include:
You could work in a coffee shop.
Your working environment may be noisy, crowded and hot.
You may need to wear a uniform.
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