Barista

Gather & Gather UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Gather & Gather UK is seeking a dedicated Barista to deliver exceptional service and expertly crafted drinks in Edinburgh. This full-time role involves preparing beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Join a company that values its employees and offers numerous development opportunities.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal development and training opportunities

Comprehensive wellbeing strategy

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous customer service experience required.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar area.
• Processing payments and adhering to hygiene standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Initiative

Reliability

Timekeeping

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for CH&CO 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. You'll get every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Working with us has its perks! We prioritize our people, offering a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal development and training opportunities
• A comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to high street discount vouchers

Here's an overview of your shift pattern:

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

Before applying, please note the key responsibilities:

• Preparing blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Keeping the bar area clean
• 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, and food presentation techniques
• Checking brewing equipment operation and reporting maintenance needs
• Representing CH&CO and maintaining a positive brand image
• Adhering to Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Following Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Barista will:

• Be a great communicator and relationship builder
• Have previous customer service experience
• Strive for excellence with motivation and eagerness
• Take initiative and make customer-focused decisions
• Have hands-on experience with brewing equipment
• Work well under pressure
• Be reliable with excellent timekeeping

Job Reference: com/1305/48327001/52738689/BU #SCOT #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to create a culture of respect, empowerment, and growth for all our team members.