Barista

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Career development

Healthcare access

Travel discounts

Food discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a motivated Barista in London to craft excellent coffees and beverages, serve customers with a friendly and memorable experience, and contribute to a vibrant team. The role involves a 40-hour week over 5 days with flexible shifts, across 7 days of operation, and opportunities to grow skills within a supportive company culture.

You will join a team that values energy, personality and genuine passion for great service, with benefits and pathways for career

Qualifications

• Energetic and personable with a passion for great customer service.
• Able to build relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Previous hospitality or customer-facing experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Crafting and serving coffees, drinks and food to a high standard.
• Creating a welcoming and positive experience for every customer.
• Keeping the cafe area clean, organised and ready for service.
• Taking and processing payments confidently (cash and card).
• Working as part of a team and communicating effectively.
• Keeping mugs, plates and equipment clean and stocked.
• Building knowledge of coffee and brewing methods.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Time management

Reliability

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Love coffee? Love people? Let’s talk. We’re looking for a driven and enthusiastic Barista to join our team at Restaurant Associates, where you’ll play a key role in creating exceptional coffee, beautifully crafted drinks and memorable experiences for our customers.

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7 on a variable shift pattern. Our café is open 7 days a week, so we’re looking for someone who can be fully flexible with their availability.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills, learn new techniques and build a career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality and recognises those who go the extra mile.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Crafting and serving great-tasting coffees, drinks and food that keep our customers coming back
• Creating a welcoming, friendly and positive experience for every customer
• Keeping the bar and café area clean, organised and ready to go
• Taking and processing payments confidently, including cash and card
• Working as an enthusiastic team player and communicating brilliantly with colleagues and customers
• Keeping mugs, plates and equipment clean and fully stocked
• Building your knowledge of coffee, brewing methods, beverage blends, food preparation and presentation
• Checking brewing equipment is working correctly and reporting any maintenance issues
• Representing Restaurant Associates with pride and helping us maintain a positive brand image
• Following all Food Hygiene, Health & Safety and company standards

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who brings energy, personality and a genuine passion for great customer service.

You’ll Ideally Have

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build great relationships
• Previous experience in a customer-facing or hospitality role
• A positive, motivated attitude and a real drive for excellence
• The confidence to use your initiative and make decisions that put the customer first
• Hands‑on experience using professional brewing equipment
• The ability to stay calm, organised and efficient when things get busy
• Excellent timekeeping and a reputation for being reliable and dependable

Why join us?

This isn’t just another Barista role. It’s an opportunity to develop your skills, grow your career and be part of a team that values what you bring to the table.

If you’re passionate about coffee, love creating great customer experiences and want to work somewhere that recognises and rewards great people, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits

We ensure you’re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• Un‑wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together. Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/2909/46135001/52836606/SU #RA Group

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!