Barista

Compass Group PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company is currently seeking a Barista in City of Westminster. In this full-time role, you will prepare high-quality drinks and food while delivering exceptional customer service. The company offers great training opportunities, wellbeing strategies, and various employee benefits. Ideal candidates will have customer service experience and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a customer-facing role.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean and compliant with hygiene standards.
• Process payments and maintain stock.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

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

About the role

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 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