Barista

Compass Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Cambridge is seeking a Barista to deliver first-class service and expertly crafted drinks. Ideal candidates should possess previous customer service experience and excellent communication skills. Join the team to enjoy competitive pay and great opportunities for growth and development in a diverse environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication skills to build relationships.
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the bar area.
• Processing payments efficiently.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Representing a major High Street brand positively.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Reliability and timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun:

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 a major High Street brand 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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!