Barista

Compass Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a motivated Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks and deliver first-class service for a major High Street brand in the East Midlands. This part-time role offers 30 hours per week, with opportunities for progression in a supportive environment that values individuality and performance. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, customer service experience, and the ability to work under pressure. Training in brewing methods will be provided.

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator with strong relationship-building skills.
• Previous customer service experience is required.
• Eager and motivated to strive for excellence.
• Ability to take initiative and make customer-focused decisions.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is essential.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Keep the bar area clean.
• Process payments (cash and credit cards).
• Be an enthusiastic team player and communicator.
• Maintain stock of clean mugs and plates.
• Learn about brewing methods and presentation techniques.
• Ensure brewing equipment operates properly.
• Represent a major High Street brand positively.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Experience

Initiative

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Timekeeping and Reliability

Tools

Brewing Equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for a major High Street brand on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 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 have opportunities to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift patterns: Variable shifts.

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 a major High Street brand and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications

• 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. 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.