Barista

The Recruitment Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The Recruitment Group is seeking a Barista / Café Assistant to join a fast-paced café team in Birmingham. This hands-on role involves preparing drinks, serving food, handling orders, and maintaining a welcoming space for customers.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and customer service skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn coffee preparation in a busy, customer-focused environment. Weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills required.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment.
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset.
• Willingness to learn coffee preparation and food service skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a wide range of hot and cold drinks, including coffee, tea, and specialty beverages
• Taking customer orders and handling payments efficiently
• Serving food items quickly and accurately
• Maintaining excellent customer service at all times
• Clearing and cleaning tables promptly
• Washing dishes, cups, bowls, and plates
• Keeping the café clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene standards
• Supporting team members during busy periods

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Player

Coffee Preparation

Time Management

Weekend Availability

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Barista / Café Assistant to join our fast-paced café team. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy customer-focused environment, preparing high-quality drinks, serving fresh food, and maintaining a clean and welcoming space.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving a wide range of hot and cold drinks, including coffee, tea, and specialty beverages
• Taking customer orders and handling payments efficiently
• Serving food items quickly and accurately
• Maintaining excellent customer service at all times
• Clearing and cleaning tables promptly
• Washing dishes, cups, bowls, and plates
• Keeping the café clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene standards
• Supporting team members during busy periods

Requirements

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced café environment
• Positive attitude and team-player mindset
• Willingness to learn coffee preparation and food service skills
• Flexibility to work weekends and busy shifts