Barista Host at LAP Coffee (Cologne) - (m/f/d)

LAP Coffee
Cologne., Germany
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level or mid-level candidates with a service-oriented mindset who thrive in fast-paced environments and are comfortable with digital tools.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a background in hospitality or retail and a genuine interest in coffee culture
    β€” β€œWe’re making high-quality coffee more accessible”
  • Individuals who are multilingual, especially with fluency in English and a willingness to learn German
    β€” β€œFull fluency in English is mandatory. German is a strong plus.”
  • People who value emotional connection and enjoy engaging with customers in a casual, friendly setting
    β€” β€œLAP is centered around emotion. The smell of a morning coffee, the warmth of a coffee cup, the social interaction and conversations shared over a coffee, the smile of the barista.”

Things to consider

  • Weekend availability is essential, which may be a constraint for some candidates
    β€” β€œAvailable to work on weekends.”
  • The role may require adapting to a startup culture with limited structure and resources
    β€” β€œWe're a small and friendly team of hosts, not just baristas.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight any experience in customer service, especially in fast-paced or retail environments
    β€” β€œAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and busy environment.”
  • Showcase your knowledge of coffee or willingness to learn about specialty coffee offerings
    β€” β€œSpeciality coffee experience is a big plus.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to operate a POS system and maintain a clean workspace
    β€” β€œOperate the POS system, maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop.”
Pace Β· Fast PacedCollaboration Β· MediumAutonomy Β· MediumDecision Impact Β· Individual

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What success looks like

  • customer satisfaction
  • product knowledge
  • team collaboration
Typical background
retailfood servicebarista

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceMultitaskingPOS System OperationCleanlinessOpening And Closing Duties

Preferred

Specialty Coffee Experience

Stack & domain

Customer ServiceOrganizationMultitaskingCommunicationInterpersonal SkillsAbility To Work In A Fast-paced EnvironmentReliabilityCommitmentInitiative

About the role

Original posting from LAP Coffee via Ashby

Life Among People is growing in Cologne and we would love to have you join!

LAP is a grab-and-go coffee chain operation in micro size hubs - offering products at a price point customers can afford every day, multiple times a day. In short, we are on a mission to make the specialty coffee experience more accessible, digital, and convenient.

In a world where services continue to move more towards digitalization, LAP (Life Among People) is bringing back the human touch paired with the personalization and convenience that modern consumers have gotten used to.

LAP is centered around emotion. The smell of a morning coffee, the warmth of a coffee cup, the social interaction and conversations shared over a coffee, the smile of the barista. We’re making high-quality coffee more accessible.

We're a small and friendly team of hosts, not just baristas. As a LAP host, you are the face of LAP and promote our values by creating a friendly and approachable atmosphere, a place where people feel appreciated.

Your role:

  • Customer service: Act as a generous host. Provide excellent customer service to our guests, be knowledgeable on all of our products, upsell food and drinks to fit the cravings of our customers.
  • Coffee making: Produce all coffee based beverages, teas and drinks according to our Service Standards with special attention towards detail and care.
  • Front of House: Operate the POS system, maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, perform all opening and closing duties.

What you need to succeed:

  • A strong customer service mentality.
  • Good organization and the ability to multitask.
  • Available to work on weekends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You are energized by working with people.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic and busy environment.
  • You are reliable, committed and take initiative.
  • Full fluency in English is mandatory. German is a strong plus.
  • Speciality coffee experience is a big plus.

Benefits:

  • Free coffees and drinks
  • Flexible hours

Why join LAP? πŸ’™β˜•οΈ

  • Fun and passion: Become part of our curious and diverse team cherishing our joint love for good food, regular team events, and coffee culture.
  • Exciting industry: Be at the forefront of revolutionizing the coffee industry by making specialty coffee affordable, accessible and top of mind.
  • Opportunities to grow in the company: Join a promising startup early and grow with us.

To ensure that we provide an inclusive and accessible interview process, please let us know if you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview due to a disability. Your response will help us support you effectively. (For example, adjustments might include accessibility needs, assistive technology, or extra time for certain tasks) πŸ’™

Source: LAP Coffee careers (Ashby)

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