Barista

Eurest; Essex; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace catering company is currently recruiting a driven Barista to create beautifully crafted drinks. As a Barista, you will provide first-class service to customers and maintain a clean work environment. Previous customer service experience and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers opportunities for progression within the company. You will be part of a passionate team that values sustainability and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Excellent communication skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food.
• Maintaining cleanliness in the bar area.
• Receiving and processing payments.
• Supporting a positive brand image.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Timekeeping and reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Overview

We’re currently recruiting a driven Barista to help us create beautifully crafted drinks for Eurest on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 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 and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift pattern

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

Your 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 Eurest 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 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.

Job Reference: com/1909/98659001/52759620/BU #Eurest

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!