Barista - Supervisor

Experienced Barista Wanted - Supervisor Progression Opportunity

📍 Portsmouth City Centre

🕒 Monday-Friday, 07:30-15:30

📅 Start Date: 30th March

📄 Minimum 3‑month contract (extension and permanent contract options are available)

💷 Weekly pay

🔐 Enhanced DBS + BPSS clearance required (or willingness to obtain)

We're seeking an experienced Barista to join our Portsmouth city centre team, with the opportunity to progress into a Supervisor role. This role is perfect for someone confident in operating an Italian coffee machine and comfortable in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Role Responsibilities

• Prepare high‑quality drinks using a traditional Italian espresso machine
• Serve customers professionally with a friendly attitude
• Heat and serve paninis and simple hot food items
• Maintain a clean, organised and welcoming café environment
• Accept cashless payments
• Support daily operations and workflow
• Learn key supervisory duties, including:
  • Opening and closing procedures
  • Accepting deliveries
  • Task allocation

Essential Requirements

• Strong, proven experience as a Barista
• Confident using a traditional Italian espresso machine
• Ability to heat/prepare food
• Reliable, punctual and customer-focused
• Comfortable working in a cashless service environment
• Able to work Monday-Friday, 07:30-15:30
• Enhanced DBS issued within the last year
• BPSS clearance (support available where needed)
• Available to start 30th March

Benefits

• Free lunch and coffee during your shift
• Free parking available
• Only 10 minutes from the train station
• Weekly Pay
• Quick Promotion
• Supportive and friendly team
• Weekly daytime hours - no evenings, no weekends

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.