Workplace Hospitality Specialist

At Preply, we are unlocking human potential through learning.

We believe learning with a great tutor is life-changing. That’s why we match online tutors from across the globe with learners and empower them to create live language classes with AI-powered tools and learning materials. This is how we deliver progress, create engagement and keep our global community of learners motivated. So far, over 32,000 tutors have given more than 15 million lessons to learners from over 175 countries.

Meet the team!

The Workplace team is dedicated to offering a world-class onsite hub experience to ensure a productive and engaging atmosphere. They also focus on fostering a strong company culture to improve employee engagement across the organization, leading initiatives such as space planning, well-being, and company events.

What you'll be doing:

As a Barista and Workplace hospitality specialist at Preply, you will play a crucial role in creating an exceptional workplace experience that aligns with our company vision. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding coffee experiences to our employees and guests while also contributing to the vibrant community atmosphere of our Barcelona Hub. Your role will encompass various tasks, including coffee brewing, event coordination, and fostering Preply's collaborative culture. 

Responsibilities:

• Greet and serve employees, guests, and new starters with friendly and welcoming behavior.
• Expertly brew a variety of coffee specialties, including espresso-based drinks (with fresh & plant-based milk), batch brew, matcha & chai lattes.
• Manage coffee beans and supplies inventory, placing orders as needed to ensure sufficient stock, demonstrating attention to detail and dedication to progress.
• Maintain and refill our automatic coffee machines across work floors. 
• Oversee the maintenance of coffee equipment, ensuring optimal functionality at all times, embodying our commitment to reliability and excellence.
• Coordinate and run our weekly After-Work drinks from 6 PM to 8 PM, beers, alcohol-free beverages, and occasional snacks or pizza, fostering engagement and collaboration among our teams.
• Collaborate with the workplace experience and community team to enhance the overall office environment, fostering a global sense of community and connection.
• Provide occasional support for community events in Barcelona, such as yearly corporate events or meet-ups to further extend our reach and impact.
• Maintenance of Coffee bar, equipment, cleaning of coffee mugs, equipment.

What you need to succeed:

• Fluency in English.
• Previous experience as a barista at professional coffee shops. 
• Previous experience in Community management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of coffee brewing techniques and specialty coffee preparation, reflecting a commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential for creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• Organizational skills with attention to detail for inventory management and event coordination, reflecting a commitment to efficiency and effectiveness.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and support events, demonstrating a willingness to go above and beyond to contribute to our vibrant workplace culture.

Why you'll love it at Preply:

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Not in Barcelona? We offer an attractive relocation package to join us in our Preply Barcelona Hub
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• Access to Gympass-partnered wellness and gym centers throughout Spain to promote and support well-being and physical health; 
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

Our Principles

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Preply is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Different opinions and viewpoints are key ingredients in our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. 

Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status. Together, we are The World Class.

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