Barista Zero Hours

Barista – Zero Hours

Grimm & Co is committed to growing the diversity of the organisation, and particularly welcomes applications from underrepresented voices, including but not limited to, D/deaf or disabled people and the global majority.

The role in brief:

We are looking for an organised, enthusiastic, and experienced Barista to work in our wonderful catering offer called ‘the Feastery’ at Grimm and Co’s Emporium of Stories in Rotherham. The successful candidate will be part of the team delivering a fun story-themed, magical (and mortal) dining experience for this nationally significant arts organisation.

As a Barista, you will be part of the catering team and assist in the day-to-day running of the Feastery cafe.  As well as other events such as conferences, meetings, community events and fundraisers. 

Grimm & Co is a fast-paced environment, with new challenges and adventures at every turn. This excites us, and we always support each other, getting stuck in with whatever needs doing. One day you could be delivering a children’s party experience, the next a conference for 50 teachers, or supporting the wider team at an event.  Every day is different!

If you want a barista role that works around your lifestyle and would enjoy being part of this exciting and different catering experience, then please read on!

Some key terms/conditions of the role:

You will receive 25 days annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays – pro rata. 

Reports to: The Catering Manager

Based:  Rotherham

Contract:  Zero Hours Between Monday to Sunday (including some evening work).

Start Date:  As soon as possible.
Salary starts at £7.55 to £12.21 per hour, depending on age.
Grimm & Co is a charity that rewards staff with a strong commitment to their well-being, staff discount, on-site parking and good working conditions.

How to apply for this role: 

YOU must submit your CV, a covering letter and an EDI monitoring form (EDI Monitoring Form) to amanda.barnes@grimmandco.co.uk. The covering letter should outline – with examples – each bullet point from the Person Specification (see below). In the subject field of the email, please write “Application for Barista Zero Hours, followed by your name”. 

Closing Date for Applications: Please submit your application as soon as possible.  The closing date for applications is the 26th of August 2025.

Interviews: Candidates will go through a shortlisting procedure, and interviews will be held on Wednesday, the 3rd of September.

Please inform us of any issues regarding dates that you cannot attend an interview at the application stage.

Job description:

·       Ensure high-quality, creative beverage experiences for all.  This includes working front of house service and creating high-quality drinks as a Barista and bar person.

·       Demonstrate excellent customer welcome and engagement.

·       Aim for all targets set by the catering manager on a day-to-day, quarterly and yearly basis.

·       Ensure accuracy in cash handling, till operation and stock control.

·       Work with the catering manager to create on-brand, visually impactful, delicious dishes, drinks and product displays.

·       Where relevant and required for the role, attend any suitable training and development sessions which may include: First Aid, Safeguarding, and Food Safety.

·       Work in a way that improves equity, inclusivity and relevance in our catering provision to ensure all of Grimm & Co is fit for purpose and engages communities.

·       Proactively seek feedback and use this to develop and improve the offer for a range of audiences, stakeholders and communities to tell our story and share our experiences with others.

·       Support the charity with fundraising to ensure the continuity of our provision.

·       Work closely with the retail and creative team to maximise commercial opportunities that directly support the charity’s finances and ethos.

·       Excitement and enthusiasm in promoting Grimm & Co’s vision, aims and objectives to share our story and link our work to local strategy and needs.

·       Support the wider team, as and when required, with any other reasonable duties in the successful delivery of the charity’s aims and objectives.

The job description is designed to outline a range of main duties that may be encountered. It is not designed to be an exhaustive listing of tasks and can be varied in consultation with the post holder in order to reflect changes in the role or needs of the organisation. 

Person Specification:   As mentioned above please use this person specification to create your covering letter using the bullet points below.

Essential qualifications and experience:

·       Barista experience is essential.

·       Front of House experience – serving customers and working on the till.

·       Able to step into any role within the café – including hot & cold food preparation.

·       Experience of working in a busy café or restaurant environment.

·       Experience in supporting the smooth operation of a kitchen, including – maintaining high standards of hygiene, food safety and health & safety.

·       Ensuring consistency of food service and standards.

·       Excellent organisational, administrative, and digital literacy skills.

·       Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable experience:

·       Event catering experience / silver service

·       Experience of working with and supporting volunteers

·       A valid UK driving licence.

Grimm & Co wish to make their application process as accessible as possible.  If you are experiencing any barriers in applying for this position, please contact us to discuss this further. We also welcome your thoughts on how we can improve our approach so please do tell us if your experience of this process could have been improved.

If you have questions about the role and would like to have an informal conversation before submitting a completed application form, please contact the catering manager to arrange a conversation by emailing rebecca.rault@grimmandco.co.uk.

Thank you for your interest in the role and good luck in applying!