Barista

Chartwells Independent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering service provider based in Coventry is seeking a driven Barista to prepare beautifully crafted drinks and provide outstanding service to customers. This full-time role offers great opportunities for professional development and comes with various perks, such as operational training and a holiday purchase scheme. Ideal candidates will have prior customer service experience and be excellent communicators, capable of thriving under pressure.

Benefits

Great operational training

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Free meals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service roles is essential.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and relationship building.
• Ability to work under pressure and be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve high-quality beverages and food.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments accurately.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Check and maintain brewing equipment.

Skills

Customer service experience

Hands-on experience with brewing equipment

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong timekeeping and reliability

Job description

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

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
• 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
• Free meals

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

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

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!