Barista

Inspire Catering (part of CH&CO Group); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Aberdeen is looking for a driven Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks. You will provide excellent service and have opportunities for progression. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and strong communication skills. This full-time role offers extensive operational training and several employee benefits.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain exceptional timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
• Process payments and maintain stock of utensils.
• Ensure compliance with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Time management

Initiative

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Inspire on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 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.

Benefits

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers
  
  
  

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:
  
  
  

Please note: This role is contracted to 42.6 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 Inspire 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
  
  
  

Job Reference: com/0108/48937001/52753192/BU #SCOT #Inspire

CH&CO, a part of 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!