Barista

Gather & Gather UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based food service company is seeking a Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks and provide exceptional service. The role demands previous customer service experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The ideal candidate will thrive in a vibrant team and will be rewarded with training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Keeping the bar area clean.
• Receiving and processing payments.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Initiative

Reliability

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We’re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Inspire 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.

Benefits

• 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

Shift pattern

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

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.6 weeks per year.

Your 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 Inspire and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Requirements

• 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

Additional information

Job Reference: com/1209/48576001/52762551/BU #SCOT #Gather and Gather

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!