Apprentice Barista

Summary

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an apprentice barista. Find your place as a leader at Starbucks and help us build the brand’s future. If you're welcoming, helpful and friendly with a desire to learn new skills then this could be the perfect role for you. Apply today to start your fantastic career at Starbucks!

Annual wage

£14,601.60 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Hourly wage £11.70 24 hours a week, more hours may be available.

Training course

Hospitality team member (level 2)

Hours

Exact shifts to be confirmed (TBC), additional hours will be available.

24 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 18 November

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

The best part about this role is that no two days are ever the same! Working in one of our dynamic stores, a typical day could include:

Supporting with store procedures including, opening or closing the store, cash handling, and safety and security
Supporting your fellow partners during periods of high volume to keep the store operating
Anticipating and delivering on your customer and store needs by getting to know your store environment and customers
Supporting in creating the third place environment during each shift
Delivering legendary customer service to all customers by acting with a customer-comes-first attitude and creating genuine connections
Maintaining a clean and organised workspace for your customers and partners
Providing quality beverages, whole bean and food products consistently for all customers in line with our recipe and presentation standards

All our retail store partners begin their careers with us by undertaking an introductory training programme which are led by our amazing in store trainers and coaches and are designed to immerse you in the Starbucks culture and set you up for success. These training programmes are delivered in our stores and provide partners with the opportunity to learn on the job supported by their manager.

In return, we’ll offer you a competitive starting salary (in line with the national living wage) and benefits that include:

28 days holiday a year (including Bank Holidays) + an additional special day for you to take to celebrate a special moment in your life each year
Free drinks and food when you’re on shift
Bean stock options for all partners (own part of Starbucks!)
Comprehensive training (including coffee knowledge!) and access to Starbucks Global Academy (our online learning platform to help continuously develop yourself)
A free bag of coffee each week and a 30% partner discount on food, beverages, and merchandise
Discounts with local and national retailers (cell phones, gym memberships, entertainment tickets, hotels, etc.) through Perks at Work platform
Life assurance
Home Sweet Loan (Interest-free loans that can be paid back over 12 months to help pay your rental deposit)
A free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme available to you and your family
Recognition schemes and monetary awards for long service, WOWing customers and your fellow partners
Great long-term career opportunities in store and support centre

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career or you want a change.

You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

As an apprentice, you’ll have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

So, if you’re looking for a new opportunity, with us you’ll be welcomed, you’ll be challenged, you’ll be inspired. Here you’ll be heard. Because here, you’re a part of it all. Here you belong.

Where you’ll work

Derby College Retail Park

Normanton Road

Derby

DE1 2GH

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Hospitality team member (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Your training plan

Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Standard
Functional Skills maths and English (if required)
On-the-job training
Training schedule has yet to be agreed upon, further details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

Other in:

None (grade None)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Presentation skills
Team working
Creative
Patience
energetic
Enthusiastic

Other requirements

Given the nature of our stores, our working hours could include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights and/or holidays. Opening Hours 6am - 7PM

About this company

Every day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. It was true when the first Starbucks opened in 1971, and it’s just as true today. Our mission to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup, and one neighbourhood at a time. Today, with more than 32,000 stores in 80 countries, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. And with every cup, we strive to bring both our heritage and an exceptional experience to life.

Company benefits

See Job Description

After this apprenticeship

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career at Starbucks
We pride ourselves on training, development and progression so this application is just the start
This vacancy is for a permanent role
Progression from this apprenticeship is expected to be onto a hospitality supervisory or team leading role

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

Karen Rotheram

karen.rotheram@inspirolearning.co.uk

0116 5040336

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284020.

Apply now

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 14 November)

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Company’s application instructions

To continue please click apply. At this point you will enter our apprenticeship training providers website; Inspiro Learning. Please complete the application form. If deemed suitable you will be contacted by a Recruitment Advisor

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