Barista

Typical Salary

£8,000 To £20,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 variable

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Barista

You can get into this job through:

a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You could do a college qualification like:

Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry
Level 2 Award in Barista Skills
Level 2 Diploma in Food and Beverage Service

2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

Apprenticeship

You can train through a hospitality team member intermediate apprenticeship.

some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly for jobs. Some employers may prefer you to have experience in customer service or catering.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

the ability to work well with others
patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
customer service skills
sensitivity and understanding
the ability to work on your own
excellent verbal communication skills
a desire to help people
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties might include:

preparing the coffee shop ready for opening
taking customer orders and payments
grinding fresh coffee beans
preparing and serving sandwiches and cakes
cleaning and tidying work areas, equipment and coffee machines
creating displays of stock
doing stock checks and ordering new stock
cleaning and tidying the coffee shop before closing

Working Environment

You could work in a coffee shop.

Your working environment may be noisy and hot.

You may need to wear a uniform.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a barista from the Hospitality Guild.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.