Barista

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a full-time Barista in Exmouth. You will create beautifully crafted drinks and provide excellent customer service. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, processing payments, and ensuring high standards of food and beverage service. Ideal candidates should have customer service experience and the ability to thrive under pressure, with opportunities for career progression available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in customer service is essential.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment is required.
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare perfectly blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Maintain cleanliness in the bar area.
• Receive and process payments.

Skills

Customer service experience

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Job description

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

Here\\'s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Please note: This role is contracted to 49 weeks per year

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 Defence 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

Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.

Job Reference: com/2807/95521001/52641001/BU #Defence

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!