Barista

Compass Group UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Development opportunities

Wellbeing programme including Employee

Regular social events and leadership

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours) for Inspire to support smooth operations on a permanent casual basis contracted to 0 hours per week. You will join a team focused on delivering great service in a dynamic environment.

The role involves preparing drinks, serving high-quality food, handling payments, and working with colleagues to maintain brand standards. Training opportunities and a supportive, values-driven culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks and serve high-quality food to customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and organised.
• Process payments (cash and card) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicate effectively.
• Maintain stock of mugs, plates and cleaning supplies.
• Learn brewing methods, beverage blends and food presentation.
• Check equipment operation and report maintenance needs.
• Represent Inspire and uphold the brand image.
• Follow Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

POS system

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours) to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Inspire on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 hours per week.

As a Customer Services Assistant (Zero Hours), you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you bring your spark to Inspire? 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 Inspire 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

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CH&CO, a part of 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!