Barista

Chartwells Independent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Eurest in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Barista on a part-time basis, contracted to 24 hours per week. You’ll craft and serve high-quality coffees and provide excellent service, while learning brewing methods and maintaining a clean bar area.

Ideal candidates will have customer service experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure. This role represents an opportunity to grow within a company that values its people and brand image.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to learn about brewing methods and beverage preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drinks to a high standard and serve food to customers.
• Keep the bar area clean and well organised.
• Process payments (cash and cards) accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and effective communicator.
• Monitor stock and maintain equipment hygiene and safety compliant.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Cash handling

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 24 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.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)

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 Eurest 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!