Barista

Chartwells; Croydon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Croydon is seeking a Barista on a permanent casual basis. The ideal candidate will deliver first-class service and perfectly crafted coffee. Responsibilities include preparing drinks, maintaining cleanliness, and following health standards. Previous customer service experience and communication skills are essential. This role offers competitive pay and growth opportunities within the company, which values its employees and promotes a diverse work culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is preferred.
• Must be an excellent communicator.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blended drinks and serve food to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area.
• Process payments efficiently.
• Build relationships with customers and team members.
• Check brewing equipment functionality and report issues.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Initiative

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

About the Role

We're currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Chartwells on a permanent casual basis, contracted to 0 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 be 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 patterns will be: Variable shifts.

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
• Checking if brewing equipment operates properly and reporting any maintenance needs
• Representing Chartwells and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Candidate

• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have previous experience in customer service
• Strive for excellence with 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

Benefits & Growth

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.

Equal Opportunity

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!