Barista

Elior Uk; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Barista to deliver excellent customer service and high-quality coffee while supporting the wider restaurant operation. This role isn’t limited to coffee; you will assist across all food service areas when required, in a Monday–Friday pattern.

Expect duties such as maintaining clean service areas, staying up to date with menus and promotions, and following Food Safety and COSHH procedures. Join a team-focused environment with opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Flexible to work early mornings and late finishes.
• Good communication and attention to detail.
• Understanding of food hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and hot beverages to company standards.
• Ensuring the coffee bar, kitchen, and service areas are clean, well-presented, and fully stocked.
• Keeping up to date with menus, food offers, and daily promotions.
• Providing a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers.
• Supporting restaurant service and catering operations as required.
• Following all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures.
• Assisting with stock control, replenishment, and daily cleaning tasks.

Skills

Punctual

Teamwork

Flexible shifts

Overtime willing

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

Job ID: 7705

As a Barista, you will play an important role in delivering excellent customer service and high-quality coffee while supporting the wider restaurant operation. This is not a coffee bar only role, and you will be expected to assist across all food service areas when required.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and hot beverages to company standards

Ensuring the coffee bar, kitchen, and service areas are always clean, well-presented, and fully stocked

Keeping up to date with menus, food offers, and daily promotions

Providing a warm, friendly, and professional service to all customers

Supporting restaurant service and catering operations as required

Following all Food Safety, Health & Safety, and COSHH procedures

Assisting with stock control, replenishment, and daily cleaning tasks

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Professional, reliable, and punctual approach to work
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to support colleagues across the restaurant
• Ability to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings and late finishes when required
• Flexible attitude with willingness to work overtime when needed
• Positive, can-do attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of food hygiene and health & safety standards

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here’s what’s waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!