Barista

Compass Group PLC; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the UK is seeking team members to prepare and serve high-quality drinks and food. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, processing payments, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Candidates should have prior customer service experience, the ability to work under pressure, and hands-on experience with brewing equipment. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a focus on excellent communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is required.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Learn about food and drink preparation techniques.

Skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Communication skills

Initiative

Timekeeping and reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• 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


• 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

About Restaurant Associates

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 workplaces as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.