Relief Barista

This role is a Relief position as and when required 

Working hours: Flexible – cover for baristas or as needed

Interview Date: w/c 2nd November 2026

Sutton Salvation Army Church is looking for a highly motivated individual to support its community programme by joining our Coffee House team as a Barista Relief Worker.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve all drinks and food items on The Coffee House menu to recognised high standards ensuring a professional service.
• Ensure all people using The Coffee House and Centre are welcomed in a friendly, respectful manner in line with the Christian values of hospitality and acceptance.
• Be enthusiastic with excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team.
• Have a good understanding of how to take orders, prepare and serve food and drinks.
• Generate customer satisfaction, listen to feedback, be customer focused and approachable.
• Cash up, close and open up The Coffee House as required.
• Ensure The Coffee House is professionally and efficiently run by complying with current Health and Safety, Environment Health, Food Hygiene standards & policies and attend training as necessary.
  
  

The successful candidate(s) will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in a coffee shop or hospitality environment
• Effective time management skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A good level of written, mathematical and verbal communication skills.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.