Barista

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in Croydon is seeking a Barista to prepare drinks and food for customers. The ideal candidate has experience in customer service and communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, processing payments, and ensuring a positive customer experience. Join a company that values diversity and offers competitive pay and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar area.
• Process payments and maintain stock of mugs and plates.
• Learn about brewing methods and food presentation.
• Check brewing equipment and report issues.
• Represent the company and maintain a positive image.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service experience

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Shift Pattern

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

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

Ideal Barista

• 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

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1111/41692001/52774535/BU #Independent

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!