The Whistleblower is a multifunctional building created by Web Summit’s founder & CEO, Paddy Cosgrave, spanning the four floors on 30 South Anne Street with a curated bookshop & café, versatile event spaces, workspace and reading rooms.
We are looking for a part-time Barista & Bookshop Assistant, who will be the face of the ground-floor coffee dock & bookshop. One moment you might be dialling in the espresso machine; the next, you could be helping a visitor find a political memoir. You are a conversationalist, a literature enthusiast, and a hospitality professional rolled into one.
Responsibilities
Coffee & hospitality
Prepare and serve premium coffee and beverages to an exacting standardMaintain a clean, inviting environment that encourages visitors to linger and readManage café inventory, ensuring milk and beans are stocked and freshAdhere to all food safety and HACCP standards
Bookshop & retail support
Provide knowledgeable recommendations across our curated selection of books, magazines, and periodicalsProcess sales through the POS system for both the café and the bookshopAssist in merchandising, shelf-stocking, and ensuring the "aesthetic" of the retail space remains world-class
Community & events
Act as a host for the building, greeting members using the workspace and reading rooms.Assist the General Manager in the rapid "flip" of spaces—moving furniture or setting up AV for evening events and meetups.Engage with our community of tech, cultural, and civic leaders with professional and "informed" hospitality.
Who you are
You have a natural curiosity about the world. You’re likely a reader of news, technology, or literature and can hold a brief, engaging conversation on these topics with our visitorsYou have at least 1–2 years of experience in a speciality coffee environment. You understand grind profiles, milk chemistry, and workflow efficiencyYou aren't bothered by a changing environmentYou understand the unique energy of the South Anne Street/Grafton Street area and enjoy being part of Dublin’s cultural fabric
Requirements
Proven experience as a Barista (Speciality coffee experience is a significant plus)Previous experience in retail, ideally in a bookstore or gallery settingExcellent communication skills and a "guest-first" mindsetFlexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and occasional evenings for eventsComfort using modern iPad-based POS and booking systems
Perks
Competitive hourly rateOpportunity to work in one of Dublin’s most unique and high-profile spacesWorking within the broader Web Summit ecosystem and network