Barista Supervisor

Respect- Rights, dignity, choice and independence come first.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications:

Essential

• Qualification in Hospitality, Catering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Barista qualification
• Food Safety/HACCP certification

Desirable

• Education and Training qualification and experience or Train the Trainer qualification and experience
• Lámh Training

Experience:

The ideal candidate will have;

• Experience working as a Barista within a commercial café environment.
• Experience delivering Barista or Hospitality training.
• Experience supervising or managing café operations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strong organisational and scheduling abilities.
• Experience liaising with suppliers and managing stock.
• Experience coordinating corporate bookings and customer relationships.
• Ability to design, develop and implement vocational training programmes.
• Ability to break down practical skills into manageable learning steps suited to individual learning styles.
• Compassion, kindness and patience.
• High levels of energy, enthusiasm and motivation.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with adults with Down syndrome is a distinct advantage.
• Experience working within the disability, community or voluntary sector is desirable.

Essential Requirements for Employment

· Garda Vetting.

· Relevant experience.

· Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and lifelong learning.

• Full clean driving license.
• Access to own vehicle and ability and confidence to tow a single axle coffee trailer.
• Flexibility to work across the week, including evenings and weekends, to facilitate learner training, corporate bookings, fundraising and community events.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and training.

Roles and

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Deliver engaging practical Barista and Hospitality training.
• Teach learners practical skills including:
• Coffee preparation
• Customer service
• Food safety and hygiene
• Café presentation
• Till operation
• Communication skills
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Cleaning procedures
• Workplace behaviour
• Employability skills
• Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs.
• Encourage learner confidence, independence and self-advocacy.
• Monitor learner progress and celebrate achievements.
• Foster a positive, respectful and enjoyable learning environment.

• Maintain accurate learner records and attendance.
• Prepare weekly schedules and programme documentation.
• Maintain stock records and ordering systems.
• Assist with programme reporting and evaluation.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR.
• Support fundraising, promotional activities and organisational events.

• Follow all DSI safeguarding procedures and organisational policies.
• Adhere to Health and Safety requirements.
• Promote the rights, dignity and wellbeing of all learners.
• Complete all mandatory safeguarding and compliance training.
• Report any concerns to the Operations Manager.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role.
• Support DSI fundraising, promotional and community activities.
• Contribute positively to achieving DSI's vision, mission and organisational values and work with professionalism at all times.