Barista

Cafe 360

Full TimePermanentNot specifiedRetail

Posted 16 March 2026Closes 29 March 2026

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📈 Disruption outlook

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60% Medium riskAI 55%

AI Exposure (AIOE)55%

Fast Food and Counter Workers

O*NET 35-3023.00

Top Skills

Barista Skills Customer and Personal Service Attention to Detail

⭐ Growing🇬🇧 Visa eligible↑ 0% Claude Index

Job Description

Café 360 is looking for a friendly and confident Barista to join our team. Café 360 is a vibrant café and social hub where great coffee, good food and a welcoming atmosphere are at the heart of what we do. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with people and takes pride in making excellent coffee and delivering great customer service. The role includes preparing and serving coffee and drinks, maintaining coffee quality and presentation, supporting the front of house team during busy service periods and helping keep the café clean, organised and welcoming for customers. The position is full-time (approximately 35-40 hours per week including weekends) with competitive pay depending on experience. Barista experience is preferred but training will be provided for the right candidate who has a positive attitude, reliability and a passion for coffee. For more information or to apply please visit woodbournekitchen.im/jobs

Automation Risk

Automation probability60%

AI exposure (AIOE)55%

This role contains a mix of routine tasks (order-taking, payment processing, cleaning) that are increasingly automatable, and human-centric tasks (customer engagement, quality assurance) that resist full automation. AI and digital tools can augment preparation, coordination, and inventory, but the core customer experience and café atmosphere require social intelligence and adaptability.

Task analysis

Prepare and serve coffee and other beverages to customers according to café standards.
Deliver friendly, welcoming customer service and engage with customers to create a positive atmosphere.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the café, including cleaning tables, counters, and equipment.
Support the front of house team during busy service periods by coordinating tasks and communicating effectively.
Take customer orders and process payments accurately using a point-of-sale system.
Monitor coffee quality and presentation, adjusting preparation as needed to maintain standards.
Restock supplies and ingredients to ensure smooth service throughout the day.
Assist with basic food preparation and plating as needed.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

✨ Bright Outlook🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible

UK SOC2020: 9274 — Bar staff

O*NET: 35-3023.00 — Fast Food and Counter Workers

AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £30k

UK sector median

£20,592

UK sector mean

£24,588

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👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

›Learn to use digital POS and order apps efficiently
›Utilise inventory tracking tools for restocking accuracy
›Adopt mobile payment and loyalty platforms for faster service

📈 Disruption outlook

1 yr

5 yrs

10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

💻 TechnologySelf-service Kiosks

Automate order-taking and payment processes

🤖 AI AgentAI Inventory Management

Optimise stock levels and reduce waste automatically

🔀 RestructureHybrid Service Model

Blend automation with human-led customer interaction

⚡ Recommendation

⚡ Augment role

Customer engagement and café atmosphere remain core differentiators for local cafés

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power Automate

Streamline inventory and supply ordering workflows

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate staff schedules and daily communications

Copilot for Excel

Track sales trends and optimise staffing levels

Key Skills

Barista SkillsIntermediateCustomer and Personal ServiceAdvancedAttention to DetailIntermediateTeamworkAdvancedCleaningIntermediateService OrientationAdvancedTime ManagementIntermediateActive ListeningIntermediateEnglish LanguageIntermediate

Knowledge Areas

Customer and Personal ServiceFood ProductionEnglish LanguageHealth and Safety ProceduresCleaning and Sanitation StandardsReporting and DocumentationTeam Leadership and Collaboration

O*NET Competency Skills

Active ListeningCoordinationService OrientationSocial Perceptiveness