Apprentice Barista - Starbucks Ards

Starbucks - Ards · Ards

HospitalityIntermediate Level 2On-site

We are looking for an Apprentice Barista to join the team at Starbucks!

The ideal candidate will have a passion for coffee and customer service, as well as a strong knowledge of brewing techniques and coffee varieties. The successful candidate will be responsible for taking orders, preparing drinks, and providing excellent customer service. The Barista will also be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work area, as well as restocking supplies and ensuring that all equipment is in working order.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and serve coffee drinks according to customer specifications.

  • Operate espresso machines and other coffee-making equipment.

  • Maintain a clean and organized work area.

  • Greet customers and take orders.

  • Provide excellent customer service.

  • Handle cash transactions accurately.

  • Ensure all products are stocked and ready for use.

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

  • Free parking

  • On-site parking

  • Referral programme

  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

  • Day shift

  • Flexitime

  • Monday to Friday

  • Night shift

  • Weekend availability

As an Apprentice Barista you will be completing a L2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Standard with Inspiro Learning.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

  • have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

  • learn and train for a specific job

  • get paid and receive holiday leave

  • get hands-on experience in a real job

  • study for at least 20% of your working hours

  • complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

  • be on a career path with lots of future potential

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Skills required

Some customer service experience always comes in handy, although it is not essential, as we will support you with great training!

Qualifications required


None required as full training will be given.

Training you'll get

As an Apprentice Barista you will be completing a L2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Standard with Inspiro Learning.

You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you're upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.

As an apprentice you’ll:

  • have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace

  • learn and train for a specific job

  • get paid and receive holiday leave

  • get hands-on experience in a real job

  • study for at least 20% of your working hours

  • complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship

  • be on a career path with lots of future potential

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you'll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.

Future prospects

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career at Starbucks. We pride ourselves on training, development and progression so this application is just the start!

The essentials

Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.

Hours 32 hours per week
Roles available 1
Posted 21 Sep 2026
Interviews 21 Sep 2026
Starts Oct 2026
Apply by 07 Oct 2026

Training provider

Inspiro

Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.

Where you'd be based

BT23 4EU

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