Barista

Compass Group UK; Canterbury; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Learning and development

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Compass Group UK is hiring a Barista to craft beverages and deliver high-quality service at university venues in the UK. This full-time role covers 35 hours per week, with opportunities for progression in a company that values its people and rewards initiative.

You will work as part of a team, learn beverage preparation techniques, and ensure a clean, welcoming bar area while providing exceptional guest experiences.

Formación

• Experience in customer service roles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of managing time and prioritising tasks.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare drinks and serve food to customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and tidy.
• Process payments (cash/card) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic, reliable team member and communicator.
• Maintain stock of mugs and plates and restock as needed.
• Learn brewing methods and drink/beverage preparation techniques.
• Check brewing equipment and report malfunctions.
• Represent universities and uphold the brand image.
• Follow Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Time management

Hands-on with brewing

Herramientas

Espresso machine operation

Descripción del empleo

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Universities 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 pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• 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 Universities 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.

Job Reference: com/2810/43150001/52843149/BU #Universities & Colleges

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!