Barista

Restaurant Associates UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways and MyLearning

Digital GP and wider healthcare

Exclusive travel discounts with TUI,  

Discounts at Tesco, Sainsbury's, etc.

Up to 44% off cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness and mindfulness classes

Discounts for friends and family

Job summary

Restaurant Associates UK is seeking a Barista at King’s Cross, London. This role focuses on crafting great coffee, delivering memorable customer experiences, and representing a dynamic, fast-paced team.

You’ll develop your skills and progress within a company that invests in its people, values individuality, and rewards exceptional contributions, with opportunities across our high-profile site in central London.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with enthusiasm and motivation.
• Hands-on experience with brewing equipment.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability.

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 Restaurant Associates and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Team player

Timekeeping

Ability to work under pressure

Initiative

Tools

Brewing equipment

Job description

Barista – King’s Cross, London

We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic

Barista – King’s Cross, London

We’re looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Barista to join Restaurants Associates UK at an exciting, high-profile site in the heart of King’s Cross, London. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your coffee-making skills, deliver exceptional customer service and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced team.

As a Barista, you’ll take pride in crafting great coffee, creating memorable customer experiences and helping to maintain a welcoming, professional environment. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises and rewards those who go the extra mile.

Key Responsibilities

Here’s what you need to know before applying:

• 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 Restaurant Associates 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

Benefits

• 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.

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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!