Barista - Sessional

Are you looking for flexible, ad hoc work that fits around other commitments?

Do you want to be part of a friendly team delivering great coffee and excellent customer service?

We're looking for reliable and enthusiastic individuals to provide ad hoc cover within our on-site coffee shop. In addition to ad hoc and short-notice shifts, we have identified some temporary hours available from September until at least the October half-term break. This role is ideal if you're seeking flexible, casual work while being part of a supportive and welcoming team environment.

This exciting role will include:

• Providing high‑quality customer service during ad hoc and short‑notice shifts
• Preparing and serving drinks and food to brand standards and recipes
• Maintaining stock levels, displays and fridges in line with health & safety requirements
• Operating the till, handling cash and supporting sales through confident product knowledge

If you can demonstrate the following, then we’d love to hear from you:

• Previous experience in hospitality or retail (desirable but not essential)
• Flexibility and reliability to support ad hoc and cover shifts
• A positive, “can‑do” attitude with empathy for working with young people
• A catering or food‑related qualification would be an advantage, but is not essential

• Closing date:
  Sunday 2nd August 2026
• Interview Date:
  Rolling

College location:
Based at our Station Plaza Campus.

Annual salary: £14.55 per hour including holiday rate.

(Subject to qualifications, skills and experience)

Hours:

Variable Hours - (8am - 4pm) 1 day a week and (11am - 4pm) Fridays

Please note:

Temporary hours are currently available from September until at least October half term, in addition to ongoing ad hoc cover opportunities.

• competitive FE salary
• generous annual leave & pension
• access to funded teaching qualifications
• apprenticeships
• a range of other training courses to support career development
• many other benefits

For any queries or to arrange an appointment to chat informally about the role please email  Please note we are unable to accept CVs in place of an application under our obligations for Keeping Children Safe in Education.

East Sussex College is a values-driven Further Education college with over 1,300 colleagues and 5,500 students across campuses in Eastbourne, Hastings, Lewes, and Newhaven. We offer a wide range of programmes including A Levels, T Levels, vocational courses, higher education, and adult learning.

Our ESC PROUD Values:
Positivity – Respect – Opportunity – Unity – Diversity

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All roles require enhanced DBS checks and eligibility to work in the UK.

We are also committed to making our recruitment process accessible for all candidates. If you require adjustments or support to fully engage with any aspect of the process, please contact People Services at  and we will be happy to facilitate reasonable adaptations.

At East Sussex College, we celebrate individuality and strive for an inclusive, equitable workplace. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups, including Black and minority ethnic communities, people with disabilities and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

Please note:

Applications may be shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed.