Barista

Medirest; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Barnsley is seeking a skilled Barista to prepare high-quality beverages and food for customers. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, previous customer service experience, and the ability to work under pressure. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness and operating brewing equipment. This position offers a supportive environment where diversity is celebrated.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator who builds relationships easily.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve drinks and food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Communication

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

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 Healthcare and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

Job Reference: com/1310/43003006/52767971/BU #Medirest

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!