Bar Assistant

Compass Group Ireland; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 5,400 - 7,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Discounts

Flexible hours

Overtime

Career development

Wellness program

Employee assistance

Job summary

Compass Ireland is hiring a motivated Barista to craft drinks and deliver first-class service in Northern Ireland on a part-time basis (20 hours per week, 30 weeks per year). You'll work to create beverages that delight customers and represent the Compass brand with pride.

You'll join a team that values individuality, progression, and employee wellbeing, with benefits including flexible hours, meals at work, and learning opportunities. Previous barista or customer service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience preferred.
• Hands-on with brewing equipment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality beverages.
• Keep the bar area clean and stocked.
• Process payments (cash and cards).
• Communicate effectively with the team.
• Represent Northern Ireland and the Compass brand.
• Adhere to Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Barista experience

Brewing knowledge

Tools

POS system

Cash handling

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Northern Ireland on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week. As a Barista, you will use your skills to deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffees to our customers. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Some Of The Benefits We Offer

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Please note: This role is contracted to 30 weeks per year.

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Applying

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• Receiving and processing payments (cash and credit cards)
• Being an enthusiastic team player and excellent communicator
• Maintaining stock of clean mugs and plates
• Learning about brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation techniques
• Check if brewing equipment operates properly and report any maintenance needs
• Representing Northern Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Barista Will

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Have Hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/1709/40480001/52834001/NI #Northern Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!