Barista

Compass Group UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Regular social events

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Barista for Inspire on a full-time contract of 37.5 hours per week. You will craft beverages, deliver first-class service, and support brand standards across shifts. Opportunities for progression and development are highlighted in the role description.

Your duties include preparing drinks, maintaining a clean bar area, handling payments, and working closely with the team to ensure customer satisfaction and a positive brand image.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is essential.
• Comfortable handling payments and serving customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare beverages and serve high-quality drinks.
• Keep the bar area clean and tidy.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively.
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and tools.
• Learn brewing methods, blends, food prep and presentation.
• Check brewing equipment works and report issues.
• Represent Inspire and uphold brand standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Time management

Team player

Tools

POS systems

Cash handling

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.

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 patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

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

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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!