Barista (onsite coffee shop) Job at Mchester Full Time

About Us:

Morson Group were founded back in 1969 and have grown from very humble beginnings to a £1.6 billion global technical recruitment specialist organisation. With over 30 offices UK wide, Canada, USA, Australia and across Europe, we are the UK’s leading technical recruitment agency and the 3rd largest globally for our engineering side of the business.

Position Overview:

We are excited to introduce our brand-new onsite coffee shop, conveniently located at our HQ in Salford and serving a vibrant community of approximately 300 employees. This new addition is designed to enhance the employee experience by providing high-quality beverages, fresh offerings, and a welcoming space for connection and collaboration throughout the workday.

You will be responsible for the operational management of the organisation’s subsidised internal coffee shop, serving colleagues and visiting clients. The role combines hands-on barista duties with responsibility for stock control, supplier management, EPOS administration, commercial reporting, and the supervision of part-time team members.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the coffee shop.
• Prepare and serve high-quality beverages and refreshments to internal customers and clients.
• Maintain consistently high standards of service, cleanliness, presentation, and food safety.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

2. Stock Control & Procurement

• Manage ordering and replenishment of coffee, sandwiches, pastries, drinks, and retail items.
• Monitor stock levels to minimise waste and prevent shortages.
• Maintain appropriate stock rotation and storage procedures.
• Work within agreed cost parameters aligned to the subsidised operating model.

3. Supplier Management

• Liaise with current and new suppliers to ensure reliable product supply.
• Support onboarding of new suppliers as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships to ensure quality, value, and service standards are met.

4. EPOS & Commercial Oversight

• Administer and maintain the EPOS system (Square Up), ensuring accurate product listings and pricing.
• Produce and review sales reports.
• Work closely with management to analyse: Buying patterns, sales frequency, cost of sales & turnover
• Contribute to data-led decision-making to improve operational performance and financial efficiency.

5. Team Supervision

• Train and supervise part-time barista staff.
• Manage rota scheduling to ensure appropriate cover for holidays and sickness absence.
• Provide ongoing guidance and performance feedback to team members.

Experience Requirements:

1. Essential

• Experience in a barista or café supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience in stock management and ordering.
• Experience using EPOS systems (Square Up desirable).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Basic commercial awareness and confidence interpreting sales data.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of operational responsibilities.

2. Desirable

• Experience within an internal or subsidised hospitality environment.
• Knowledge of supplier onboarding processes.
• Basic financial reporting experience.
• La Speziale Coffee Machine use

What We Offer:

• 26 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Bupa Healthcare
• Healthshield (reclaim cost of health and wellbeing appointments)
• Discounted gym membership rates
• Onsite gym
• Mental health support via free confidential advice and counselling services
• Access to free wellbeing apps
• Free parking onsite
• Workplace pension
• Eyecare vouchers
• Seasonal events, long service awards & incentive trips
• Food discount card