Barista

Our FCB Coffee at Tonbridge station is hiring!

FCB Coffee is the fastest-growing speciality coffee company in the travel sector. Currently with ten sites, we are fast becoming the go-to destination for speciality coffee. We inspire our teams to consistently produce fantastic coffee through dedicated training and attention to detail.

If you are a real coffee geek looking for a place that screams, lives and breathes - all about coffee - then FCB Coffee is what you’re looking for. Work with a team of people who are very competitive and are truly passionate about what they do!

The shop is open daily from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. You must be able to start in Tonbridge at 5:30 am and be available for both morning and evening shifts. This is a 24-hour-per-week contract over 3–4 days, including weekends. Availability on Wednesdays and Fridays is essential.  

Benefits:

• Training (latte art, brew methods, coffee machine maintenance, Intro to Coffee) delivered by a SCAE accredited trainer
• Flexible hours
• Good career progression - 90% of senior positions are filled by internal candidates
• Small but very passionate team
• A fun and rewarding working environment
• Industry events (coffee cuppings, festivals, tournaments, London Coffee Festival, Coffee Masters etc)
• Internal competition
• Regular visits to local roasters to keep the highest level of expertise within the industry

Skills and requirements :

• Up to date knowledge and genuine interest/ passion for the coffee business
• Barista skills and ability to free pour a variety of latte art consistently would be an advantage
• Knowledge of hand-brew methods and desire to learn more would be an advantage
• Good spoken and written English
• Great customer service skills
• Ability to work at speed and under pressure

The job involves:

• Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverages
• Handling till transactions accurately
• Preparing and handling food in accordance with hygiene and safety standards
• Following all cafe opening and closing procedures
• Providing excellent customer service at all times

You will be working with and helping to maintain equipment such as:

• La Marzocco Linea PB two group
• Mythos One, Anfim and Mahlkonig EK43

If you have what it takes and would like to be part of the newest FCB shop, send your CV and a covering letter stating your availability