Redemption Roasters Barista Trainer

Role summary

To deliver barista training courses in HMP High Down and HMP Downview. The goal of the training is to prepare residents for employment in hospitality on release.

Overview

Redemption Roasters is looking to appoint a skilled and passionate barista to deliver training courses in HMP High Down and HMP Downview. Both prisons are located in Sutton. The training will be delivered to small groups of prison residents who are looking to learn a new skill and are interested in a career in hospitality on release. The successful applicant will be offered comprehensive on-boarding training, with opportunities to shadow experienced trainers.

Duties

• Deliver a tried and tested Redemption Roasters barista training course, including espresso preparation, milk steaming technique and pouring, alternative brewing methods, cleaning equipment, and basic grinder and machine maintenance.
• Liaise with prison staff, including the Prison Employment Lead and Activities Manager, to ensure courses are well-attended.
• Act as a positive role model for course participants and encourage participants to grow outside of their comfort zones whilst respecting professional boundaries.
• Conduct basic assessments during the course, coordinate the completion of feedback forms, and track learner journeys, in line with the guidance given by the prisons.
• Provide one-to-one support to facilitate sustainable employment for interested participants on their release.
• Deliver additional training to participants as is required; this would typically be in Redemption Roasters 13 coffee shops.
• Other ad-hoc tasks to support the smooth running of the programme in HMP High Down, HMP Downview and wider success of the Impact team at Redemption Roasters.

Schedule

• On joining the team, the Barista Trainer will complete a minimum of three-weeks of on-boarding training. This will include an induction to HMP High Down and HMP Downview and shadowing experienced Redemption Roasters trainers in a prison environment.
• During a 12-month period, the Barista Trainer will deliver 7 three-week courses in HMP High Down and 6 one-week courses in HMP Downview.
• During training delivery weeks, the Barista Trainer will typically be based in prison Monday–Thursday (with the Trainer arriving at the prison for 8am), with Fridays in the Redemption Roasters HQ in Kings X, London.
• During non-delivery weeks, the Barista Trainer will visit the prisons to support course recruitment (usually one day a week), as well as delivering one-to-one support and ‘top up’ training to participants working across the Redemption Roasters coffee shops.

Personal specification

Essential

• 2+ years’ experience as a barista and/or barista training
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Empathetic and kind, with a strong belief in the Redemption Roasters mission

Desirable

• SCA Certifications
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Experience in managing sensitive personal data

Terms & Benefits

• Permanent contract, 40 hours per week
• Salary: £28–32,000
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Unlimited free hot drinks in Redemption Roasters coffee shops, with discounts on food
• Travel expenses covered to and from the prison
• Final offers conditional on compliance with all Prison Service requirements (including Enhanced level 1 vetting)

Learn more

If you would like to learn more before applying, you can email [email protected] to organise an information conversation.

To Apply

To apply for this role, please submit a CV and short cover note via our hiring platform at https://redemptionroasters.bamboohr.com/careers/114?source=aWQ9MTU%3D. The application should be addressed to Rosemary Ashworth, Head of Impact. Deadline for applications is Monday 16th of June, however these will be reviewed on a rolling basis.