BOOKSELLER-BARISTA/BARTENDER - INK & EMBER, NOTTINGHAM

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS. 

Ink & Ember, Nottingham | Flexible hours

Ink & Ember is an independent bookshop and café with shops in Stamford and Peterborough, and now we're opening our third location which has all of the usual Ink & Ember magic, but this time includes an in-house bar. We're looking for Bookseller-Barista/Bartenders to join us - people who are great behind a coffee machine, great in front of a bookshelf, and great with people.

Whether you're looking for weekday shifts, weekend work, or something in between, we'd love to talk about what works for you.

What you'll be doing

  • Preparing and serving high standard espresso-based drinks, café items as well as wine, beer and the occasional cocktail
  • Welcoming customers, talking books, and helping people find their next great read
  • Keeping the café, bar and shop floor clean, stocked, and looking its best
  • Processing sales and supporting the team wherever you're needed

You must be

  • An experienced barista and/or bartender with confidence in serving a range of drinks, from espresso's to cocktails
  • A real bookworm of any genre, all welcome
  • A friendly, reliable and warm presence and an unflappable nature
  • Flexible across our all of opening hours including evenings and weekends

What we offer

  • Starting wage of £12.71 per hour (National Living Wage), reviewed after probation
  • Flexible part-time hours to suit your availability
  • Staff discount on books and café
  • A lovely working environment with a team that cares about what they do
  • Opportunity to increase hours as the store grows

To apply, please complete this form which will close on Wednesday 28th October at 5pm. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only successful candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us by Friday 6th November, you unfortunately have not been successful.  

Due to the nature of these roles and operational requirements, applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application to be eligible for employment.

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