Barista

Restaurant Associates UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a driven Barista for a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. You will craft drinks with care, provide first-class service, and contribute to a welcoming customer experience at our Birmingham site.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a keen eye for quality in every cup. Ideal candidates communicate well, have prior customer service experience, and take initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality drinks and service in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills with a customer‑facing role.
• Willingness to learn about brewing methods and beverage preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high‑quality coffee and related items.
• Keep the bar area clean and organized throughout shifts.
• Handle payments (cash and card) accurately and efficiently.
• Represent Restaurant Associates and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with food handling, hygiene, and health & safety standards.
• Learn and apply brewing methods and beverage presentation techniques.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Team player

Initiative

Reliability

Hands-on brewing experience

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

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

• 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 Restaurant Associates 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1409/97868001/52832716/BU #RA Group

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!