Barista

ABOUT QIMA COFFEE:
Qima Coffee is a globally recognised coffee sourcing and trading business that specialises in discovering and offering some of the world’s finest coffees, with the aim of generating sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers. Qima was established in 2016, initially sourcing coffee from Yemen with the aim of generating livelihoods for smallholder farmers in one of the world’s most difficult operating environments. Having succeeded in (re)building Yemen’s coffee industry, in 2020 Qima expanded its coffee sourcing operations globally and the company now operates in numerous coffee producing countries and markets and distributes its coffees to over 40 countries worldwide.

Qima Café marks an exciting new chapter for Qima. Our central London café showcases our specialty coffee concept to our existing B2B client base as well as the wider public in a truly unique, immersive coffee experience. The café serves to showcase and feature the most progressive concepts and ideas in specialty coffee, including living income coffee prices, single farmer traceability, innovative fermentations, coffee and dessert pairings, and much more.

WHAT DO WE BRING TO THE TABLE?
An invitation to become part of a fully integrated coffee enterprise and contribute to the creation of an exceptional café venture. Engage with some of the most exceptional coffees worldwide.

Additional benefits:
Competitive Salary - £13/h
28 Days Holiday Pay
Pension Scheme
Free Coffees All Day Long
Staff Discount
Fun, Open, and Inclusive Workplace Environment
Competition Support
Coffee Training and Development
Unique Growth Opportunities - a perk of joining a fully integrated company!

WHAT DO YOU BRING TO THE TABLE?
You're an experienced barista with a very strong attention to detail, quality, and cleanliness. You are curious and keen to experiment, love engaging with customers and working together with the team to curate an excellent café experience.

We're looking for baristas who are looking for more from the coffee industry and welcome those who want to advance their careers in speciality coffee.

If you share our commitment to excellence and growth, we'd love to hear from you!

REQUIREMENTS
Experience in Speciality Coffee
Strong emphasis on Cleanliness, Organisation, and Quality
Responsible, prompt, self-disciplined and reliable
Self-motivated person with curiosity and action
Confident and engaging when dealing with customers
Supportive of other staff members
Available weekends

HOW TO APPLY
Tell us about your experience in speciality coffee and hospitality, what you enjoy and what you're looking for, and why you'd like to join Qima Café in particular. CVs and Cover Letters are a great way to get these across but we're happy for you to communicate this however you like - we love passionate and enthusiastic people and just want to hear from you. Please send your applications directly to [email protected] or get in touch via @qima.cafe on IG.